California lawmakers have upped the stakes in the fight against plastic with a significant new fine, The Press Democrat reported.
The Napa County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of an ordinance to boost compliance with Senate Bill 1053 — which afforded retailers more than a year to deplete their plastic bag supply — introducing potentially hefty fines for repeat violations.
The board also passed a separate ordinance targeting plastic foodware, such as cutlery, in line with California’s efforts to protect residents from hazardous microplastics…