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City Council’s Committee on the Environment Passes Plastic Bag Fee

On Friday, May 1, Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on the Environment passed Councilman Frank DiCicco’s proposed legislation to place a $.25 “green fee” on plastic bags at all retail establishments in Philadelphia! The bill will be presented to City Council for a vote in the upcoming weeks.

For more information visit www.recyclenowphilly.org

Slide Show from May 1 Hearing