California Bans Plastic Bags

In a major move, California became the first US state to ban single-use plastic bags. State Governor Jerry Brown signed the measure into law on Tuesday. Under the legislation, single-use bags will disappear from grocery stores and pharmacies from July 1, 2015, and then from convenience and liquor stores from July 1, 2016. Lawmakers passed the bill earlier this month, and Brown had until the end of September to sign it. "This bill is a step ...