standing up for a statewide bag tax in maryland
by：Taohan
2020-01-29
Since the first move in San Francisco in 2007,
Biodegradable shopping bags that hurt wildlife and junk streets, waterways and sewers, other jurisdictions have followed suit, including the area three years ago and Montgomery County last year.
Use 5-
Subcontracting taxes and similar measures have spread and Americans have learned two lessons: they have effectively reduced garbage and promoted the reuse of bags;
The industry argument against these measures is nonsense.
That gives Maryland hope for the first bag tax this year across the state. (
Hawaii actually banned plastic bags because all four of its counties banned them from carrying them at the checkout counter. )
It is foreseeable that plastic
Bag manufacturers once again want to kill or subvert legislation that is conducive to the environment.
The evidence from the region and Montgomery is overwhelming.
In the area, the use of plastic bags is from 5-
The US duty was effective on 2010.
Down a lot in Montgomeryabout a third —
Although not so sharp in this area;
However, the county collected more than $2 million from taxes last year, which will help it pay for the removal of garbage, including plastic bags.
In Annapolis, under the influence of industry lobbyists, some state councillors have come up with a false, racially colored argument that
Residents oppose a nickel tax.
It seems that the poor are indifferent to the effects of environmental degradation.
Two days on Thursday. C.
Marion Barry, member of the Council (D-Ward 8)
Tommy Wells. D-Ward 6)
Provide services by poking through that particular myth.
\"No one in our community wants this kind of garbage . \"Barry.
He added: \"You will hearthe tax]is too much.
But people waste 5 cents of alcohol on a lot of things.
Those who oppose this legislation believe that reusable bags may contain bacteria.
This is news from Europe, which has been common for decades and safe to use.
They say people in the store may use reusable bags. Please.
Industry lobbyists even believe that plastic bags do not contribute much to garbage, as if they were visible evidence around them --
Bags on branches, bags blowing on the street, bags blocking the seweris invented.
A study by the Maryland Environment Department last year confirmed their harmful effects.
The bag tax legislation to be passed in Annapolis is expected to reduce the use of carrying luggage and, in one case, generate $7.
Revenue is 3 million, one of which will be retained by retail outlets such as grocery stores in one quarter.
This is a wise measure that will help the environment
If lawmakers have the courage to safeguard special interests.
Biodegradable shopping bags that hurt wildlife and junk streets, waterways and sewers, other jurisdictions have followed suit, including the area three years ago and Montgomery County last year.
Use 5-
Subcontracting taxes and similar measures have spread and Americans have learned two lessons: they have effectively reduced garbage and promoted the reuse of bags;
The industry argument against these measures is nonsense.
That gives Maryland hope for the first bag tax this year across the state. (
Hawaii actually banned plastic bags because all four of its counties banned them from carrying them at the checkout counter. )
It is foreseeable that plastic
Bag manufacturers once again want to kill or subvert legislation that is conducive to the environment.
The evidence from the region and Montgomery is overwhelming.
In the area, the use of plastic bags is from 5-
The US duty was effective on 2010.
Down a lot in Montgomeryabout a third —
Although not so sharp in this area;
However, the county collected more than $2 million from taxes last year, which will help it pay for the removal of garbage, including plastic bags.
In Annapolis, under the influence of industry lobbyists, some state councillors have come up with a false, racially colored argument that
Residents oppose a nickel tax.
It seems that the poor are indifferent to the effects of environmental degradation.
Two days on Thursday. C.
Marion Barry, member of the Council (D-Ward 8)
Tommy Wells. D-Ward 6)
Provide services by poking through that particular myth.
\"No one in our community wants this kind of garbage . \"Barry.
He added: \"You will hearthe tax]is too much.
But people waste 5 cents of alcohol on a lot of things.
Those who oppose this legislation believe that reusable bags may contain bacteria.
This is news from Europe, which has been common for decades and safe to use.
They say people in the store may use reusable bags. Please.
Industry lobbyists even believe that plastic bags do not contribute much to garbage, as if they were visible evidence around them --
Bags on branches, bags blowing on the street, bags blocking the seweris invented.
A study by the Maryland Environment Department last year confirmed their harmful effects.
The bag tax legislation to be passed in Annapolis is expected to reduce the use of carrying luggage and, in one case, generate $7.
Revenue is 3 million, one of which will be retained by retail outlets such as grocery stores in one quarter.
This is a wise measure that will help the environment
If lawmakers have the courage to safeguard special interests.
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