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Stop & Shop eliminating single-use plastic bags this summer

Economic Activity 05/16/2023

PROVIDENCE – This summer, plastic will no longer be an option at Stop & Shop. And if you want paper, that will cost extra. The supermarket...

PROVIDENCE MAYOR JORGE O. ELORZA vetoed a city ordinance amendment what would limit the use of single-use plastic bags on the grounds that it would inordinately affect low-income families. Elorza called for more community engagement and said he still supports the reduction of the use of plastic bags. / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Elorza vetoes single-use plastic bag ban for now, requests more community...

Government 03/26/2018

PROVIDENCE – Saying that it would inordinately affect low-income families, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Monday vetoed a city ordinance amendment that would...

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