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State College students urge borough to ban single‑use plastic bags and straws; council praises presentations
Summary
Fourth and fifth graders from State College Friends School presented a letter and speech asking council to adopt an ordinance banning single‑use plastic bags and straws. Council members and attendees praised the students and discussed local microplastic concerns; no formal ordinance vote was held.
Fourth‑ and fifth‑grade students from State College Friends School delivered a speech and a collective letter asking State College Borough Council to pursue an ordinance banning single‑use plastic bags and straws.
Fifth grader Elijah Vinca told council that climate change is driving more extreme weather and harms ecosystems and human health. "It's imperative that we…
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