The problem of plastic litter is only growing. Plastic is the fastest-growing component of the waste stream, and plastic pollution like expanded polystyrene (eps) and single-use bags are among the most commonly found items during beach and coastal cleanups.  Because plastic essentially never biodegrades, once littered plastic becomes a permanent environmental problem.

The solution is clear: highly-littered plastic items like plastic bags and polystyrene food packaging need to be banned. Californians should reduce their use of disposable packaging. Find out more about our Campaign to End Single Use Plastic Bags and other plastic litter.

The following are just a handful of the local governments that are working towards ordinances to reduce single-use plastic bag and polystyrene food container waste. 

Single-Use Bag Ordinances

	City of Los Angeles Status: The City Council approved work on a plastic bag ban on May 23 and will vote on the ordinance at a later date. LA is the largest city in CA. Take action and send a letter to the Council, telling them to adopt a plastic bag ban.
	City of Sacramento Status: No ordinance has been introduced. Our capital city needs to lead by example and ban single-use plastic bags. Sign the petition in support of a single-use bag ordinance in Sacramento here.

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