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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

Bisbee's Safeway continues to sell paper and reusable bags to help eliminate plastic bag liter.  Photo taken by Garrett Green

The effects of plastic bags in our environment

Garrett Green December 4, 2017

The City of Bisbee is economically fueled by tourism, and the problems caused by plastic bags makes it harder for tourists to enjoy. Plastic bags are made of an ethylene byproduct like natural gas...

Photo courtesy of Terry Ross

Battle of the bag bans begins in Bisbee

Kianna Gardner May 6, 2015

On Earth Day in 2014, the small town of Bisbee passed an ordinance that put Arizona on the map for environmental consciousness.Bisbee- population 5,360- decided to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail...

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