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A city council meeting is held about the plastic bag ban on Thursday afternoon. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council thinks about how to implement plastic bag ban

Sarika Ram February 22, 2018
Boston city officials are beginning to discuss how to implement the city-wide plastic bag ban, which requires retailers to charge a minimum of five cents per bag. The ban was signed into law by Mayor Martin Walsh in December.  
Boston City Council President Michelle Wu speaks alongside Councilor Matt O’Malley at a meeting for the Plastic Bag Ordinance Task Force Monday afternoon in the Piemonte Room at Boston City Hall. PHOTO BY KANKANIT​ ​WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council discusses reducing plastic bag usage

Carina Imbornone March 27, 2017

The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations met Monday afternoon to address an ordinance regarding the reduction of plastic bags in Boston, which is co-sponsored by City Councilor...

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