With self-congratulation but no debate, Chicago aldermen agreed Thursday to ban plastic bags but exempt restaurants and small independent retailers in a move that will require consumers to dramatically change their shopping habits.
“Today for Chicago is a historic day in terms of our environment and moving into a new economy,” said Ald. “Proco” Joe Moreno (1st), who has waged a two-year campaign for the San Francisco-style environmental crackdown.
“These bags are a relic of yesterday’s economy. There is no evidence—none, zero—from any country, state or city that has enacted similar bans of any job loss of any business loss. .. We’ve been working on this for two years. Our environment is going to be better in Chicago. Our business climate is gonna be better. And the quality of life in some of our neighborhoods is going to be a little bit better with the removal of these relics.”
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