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On Monday, a San Jose city council committee will consider how to scale back the use of the non-biodegradable bags that strangle birds, clog storm drains and paralyze recycling machines.
Options on the table include a fee, a ban or an education campaign. Many merchants oppose charging shoppers a fee in this economy.
Santa Clara County wants all its cities to ban plastic bags and charge for paper by next spring.
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