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Sitka considers a plastic bag fee to reduce pollution

Sitka considers a plastic bag fee to reduce pollution

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 12, 2018 | ,

Sitka has taken the first step towards passing policy to reduce plastics in the environment, joining the ranks of other communities around the state. The ordinance - passed by a 4-2 vote on first reading by the Sitka Assembly Tuesday night (09-11-18) - would require vendors to charge customers 15 cents for every plastic bag and 10 cents for every paper bag. Read More
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