California considers ban on plastic bags.....

San Jose Mercury News reported California considers ban on plastic bags to protect marine life , why not Massachusetts?

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The staggering numbers? What is the wasted energy equivalent nationwide?

An estimated 19 billion plastic bags are used in California each year - roughly 522 per person.

If China is doing it, why not the US?
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China Watch: Plastic Bag Ban Trumps Market and Consumer Efforts