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One year after ban, Lawrence staff report little measurable drop in plastic-bag problems; more time needed
Summary
City staff and the material-recovery facility reported minimal change in plastic-bag contamination one year after the single-use bag ordinance; managers said household stockpiles and other plastic litter remain and that some park litter has shifted toward food-service items.
City staff and the material-recovery facility that receives Lawrence’s recycling told the Sustainability Advisory Board they have not yet seen a clear, measurable decrease in problematic plastic bags one year after the city’s single-use plastic-bag ordinance took effect.
Kathy Richardson, the city’s sustainability director, summarized contacts with collections staff, the material-recovery facility (MRF) and parks staff. The city’s collection and the MRF reported they have not observed a significant decrease in plastic bags being delivered in recycling…
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