Shopping bag tax could bring positive results

Source: statenews.com Posted By: post_123 5532 days ago

Paper, plastic or reusable? As the nation continues to demand more environmentally conscious automobiles, voters in Seattle will vote on another important aspect of everyday life.

In August, voters will decide whether to place a 20-cent charge on paper and plastic shopping bags, according to The New York Times. There have been similar proposals in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Texas and Virginia, among others.

While a 20-cent charge might be a little high, a 10-cent fee on shopping....

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