Many cities, such as San Francisco, and Seattle, have passed legislation where the grocery stores are required to charge a fee for plastic bags.
The hope of the legistlation is that people will switch to reusable bags, and decrease the number of bags that go into landfills. Another side benefit is a reduction in litter and clogging of city drains.
There are people who think that this type of legislation will hurt the poor, who might not be able to afford purchasing bags. Some see it as a new tax being levied by cities and communities.
Many cities such as Philadelphia, Boston, District of Columbia, and communities are considering this type of legislation.
What do you think?
