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Oregon's Plastic Bag Ban: A Bold Environmental Victory

2/1/2025

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Oregon's 2019 ban on plastic, single-use checkout bags has been hailed as a groundbreaking move in the fight against plastic pollution. Environmental advocates, like Charlie Plybon from the Surfrider Foundation, celebrate this decision as a major step forward, solidifying Oregon's role as a national leader in reducing plastic waste and protecting our planet.

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Oregon's 2019 ban on plastic, single-use checkout bags has been hailed as a groundbreaking move in the fight against plastic pollution. Environmental advocates, like Charlie Plybon from the Surfrider Foundation, celebrate this decision as a major step forward, solidifying Oregon's role as a national leader in reducing plastic waste and protecting our planet.