Good Idea/Bad Idea? Maine Could Ban Plastic Bags Statewide This Year

Maine lawmakers are reportedly considering a plan to ban plastic bags statewide, a move that could make Vacationland among the first states to do so.

The Sun Journal is reporting that 20 Maine communities already either ban or restrict single-use plastic bags, and legislators might take action to ban them across the state soon, following the lead of California.

Maine is also considering a ban on styrofoam this year.

Bans and new restrictions on single-use items like plastic and styrofoam are usually driven by environmental concerns, but more and more debate is focused on the financial realities of banning or restricting items.

Read the full story in the Sun Journal here.