PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s first ban on plastic bags at the checkout counter has begun, in its biggest city.
Portland’s ban went into effect on Saturday. It followed the Legislature’s failure to enact a statewide ban. The issue isn’t expected back at the state level during next year’s session.
Mayor Sam Adams led the effort to get a city ban. The Oregonian reports (http://bit.ly/pszXSY ) that he’s made radio ads to remind shoppers to bring their own reusable bags.
In one, the sound of a tattoo gun buzzes as the mayor yelps: “Sure you can tie a string around your finger, but why not do what I’m doing and get a reminder tattoo?”
