4 Plastic or paper.

• Position: STATELINE - Washington - Brief article

Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would make the state the first to ban plastic grocery and retail bags. The legislation makes exception for their use with fresh meat, fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy products, ice and cooked foods. Senator Maralyn Chase introduced the Senate bill to protect sea life. "I want plastic out of the water." she told The Seattle Times. Mark Daniels, vice president of sustainability and environmental policy for Helix Poly Co., the nation's...