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Montgomery County Waterways Show Results From Bag Tax

Pollution from plastic bags has declined since the Carryout Bag Law.

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Bag tax legislation moving forward for Prince George’s County

As Prince George’s County lawmakers move to impose a tax on plastic bags, environmental organizations say that a similar fee in Washington, D.C., has severely cut down on the amount of trash in the Anacostia River.

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Study: Resuable Bags Good for Environment, Bad for Health?

With Montgomery County set to impose a tax on disposable grocery bags designed to discourage their use, a new study has found that intestinal bacteria like E. coli flourish in unwashed reusable bags.