AV's Intern Team | June 7, 2019 | No Comments
On April 12, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a law banning local governments from enacting regulations on certain plastic bags and utensils. Nashville and Memphis have proposed taxes on single-use plastic bags to limit waste. Similar bans have passed in 11 other states and are under consideration in five others. — By Jen Kirby
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