March 24, 2015 — Supporters note that plastic bags have been known to kill birds, fish, turtles and even whales and cost New York City more than $12 million per year for disposal.
Some City Council members, environmental advocates and schoolchildren gathered on the steps of City Hall on Monday to push for a new law that would make shoppers pay for using plastic bags.
Councilman Brad Lander, D-Brooklyn, said the bill would require retail and grocery stores to charge customers a dime for each single-use plastic bag.
He said New Yorkers currently use 9 billion plastic bags each year.
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