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Manhattan Beach plastic bag ban rejected by Los Angeles County Superior Court (Feb 08, Los Angeles) The Los Angeles County Superior Court ruling is a victory for the retail stores and restaurants in Manhattan Beach - as the ban would have only increased operational costs and caused more harm to the environment. The Manhattan Beach violated the California Environmental Quality Act by not fully analyzing the ban's potential environmental effects before approving it in July. The Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Yaffe cited that the city must consider the proliferation of paper bags, a likely result of banning plastic bags, could threaten the environment. “The judge said the city is required by law to do an environmental impact report because there is a fair argument that there would be a substantial impact on the environment,” said Manhattan Beach City Attorney Bob Wadden. “There's a potential impact from the fact that more paper will be used.” Manhattan Beach was incorrect to assume their initial cursory review was sufficient enough to determine a ban would not negatively affect the environment. Restaurant Bags.com has taken great measures to ensure our bags are produced cost effectively with the most environmentally friendly features compared to the alternative products like paper. According to Technomic, a leading research firm found in a national study that majority of consumers believed our AmeritoteTM and Super WaveTM styles were the most environmentally friendly and chose them over paper bags when shown the different style bags. With the start of our own recycling center, we ensure that your bag contains the highest recycled materials available, are 100% recyclable and as more of your customers reuse and recycle them, they will continue to help divert plastic waste from the environment. In addition to the cost savings, the environmental benefits according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outweighs both paper and canvas reusable bags combined. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Facts:
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