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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


As part of Evanston's phase-out of plastic shopping bags in large retail stores, residents can pick up reusable bags and recycle plastic bags at 11 locations around the city, including the Evanston Public Library at 1703 Orrington Ave.

Evanston aims to shift habits with upcoming plastic bag ban

June 16, 2015

Shoppers will have to think ahead when heading to Evanston grocery stores this summer, as a city ordinance passed last year banning large retail stores from distributing disposable plastic shopping bags...

Rising Weinberg freshman Jessica Hoffman uses plastic bags after a trip to the drug store. Aldermen voted Monday to continue discussion on the possibility of a plastic bag ban in Evanston.

Council votes to send plastic bag ban back to committee

July 15, 2014

Aldermen authorized further discussion Monday of a proposal that would require some Evanston businesses to eliminate the use of plastic bags. The proposal will be sent back to committee for as long...

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