Several area stores have set up recycle bins and centers where shoppers can get paid $. In lieu of recycling plastic and paper bags, one area grocery store is selling reusable canvas bags for shoppers. Los Angeles County's decision to restrict plastic bags at supermarkets could be helping stores around the valley implement their own conservation plans. Whole Foods announced they would completely phase out their plastic bags by Earth Day. But they might be fighting an up-hill battle. In the ongoing battle between paper and plastic, grocers here hope customers will choose to go brown to get green. read more
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