NPR 08.13.07

Several U.S cities may follow San Francisco's lead in the effort to ban plastic bags at large grocery and pharmacies checkout counters. The show talked about some of the economic, environmental, and logistical challenges of cutting back on the use of plastic bags.

Guests included:
Sam Shropshire, Alderman / Ward 7 Annapolis, Maryland
Donna Dempsey, spokesperson, Progressive Bag Alliance
Jon Coifman, Natural Resources Defense Council
Barry F. Share, VP Public Affairs, Giant Food

Link: The Diane Rehm Show