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The ASTM Plastics Committee has announced the development of the new ASTM D7473 [1] standard, which tests weight attrition for plastic materials in a marine environment. The test is aimed at makers of degradable and bio-degradable plastic materials.

A California Superior Court judge has ruled [2] that San Francisco can continue its ban on plastic bags. The Save the Plastic Bag Coalition had filed a lawsuit against the city claiming it had enacted the ban without conducting a required environmental review. The group is planning to appeal the ruling.

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, Illinois and Curbside Value Partnership have launched a new campaign dubbed "Recycle First. Trash Last. [3]" The marketing strategy utilizes radio, online, transit and event advertisements to encourage Lake County residents to recycle more materials.

Giant plastic bag slugs [4] have invaded the town of Angers, England! The colorful creatures are composed of 40,000 used plastic bags each and are part of an annual performing arts festival.

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