Community Businesses, customers divided on proposed plastic bag ban 12 November 2019 Hal Conte Philadelphia City Council could vote on the bill as early as Thursday. It would take effect 90 days after its signing.
Editorials Council: Pass plastic ban 12 November 2019 Editorial Board In May, Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla, who represents the first district, put forth a bill that would prohibit all retail businesses in Philadelphia from giving customers single-use plastic bags or non-recyclable paper bags. The
Commentary Take steps toward sustainability, ditch plastic bags 27 August 2019 Christina Mitchell A Philadelphia City Council bill banning plastic bags could eliminate waste and combat climate change.