The Paper or Plastic Question Could Be Thing Of The Past
Mona Shand
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Paper or plastic? Environmental advocates hope the answer will soon be "neither" if the Columbia city council passes a measure designed to encourage the use of reusable bags.
Under the ordinance, grocery stores, pharmacies, and convenience stores would be prohibited from giving out single-use plastic bags at checkout, and shoppers would have to pay 10 cents for