Businesses in the city of Providence will be banned from using single-use plastic bags, thanks to an ordinance drafted by Majority Leader Ryan.
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The Providence City Council passed the Retail Plastic Bag Reduction Act which will end single-use plastic bags by retail businesses in Providence. The bill now goes to the Mayor for his signature.
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Council Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan reintroduced her ordinance to reduce single-use plastic bags in Providence
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ProJo Op-Ed piece from Councilwoman Ryan on the need to ban single-use plastic bags, and and the ordinance she introduced to make this possible to reduce litter in our streets, rivers, and bay.
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Legislation passed s in response to concerns from residents in the Elmhurst and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods frustrated about single-family homes in these neighborhoods being converted to dorm-like residences.
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