Stonington Plastic Ban
- Date Range
- 2019 – 2019
- Title
- Stonington Plastic Ban
- What occurred
- At a town hall meeting Stonington residents unanimously voted to ban plastic bags and straws (with exceptions). This comes after residents voice concerns for marine life and their own impact on the ocean. Straws will still be allowed but only if a customer asks for one. Restaurant will be fined if they are found to be giving customers plastic bags.
- Location
- Stonington, Connecticut
- Image Citation
- https://www.wtnh.com/news/environment/plastic-bags-straws-ban-approved-by-stonington-community/1920263838/
- Student name(s)
- Kelci Gilot