Rhode Island is seeing more cities and towns banning plastic shopping bags. ecoRI News gets an update from Dave McLaughlin, executive director of Clean Ocean Access, who spearheaded efforts to pass bans on Aquidneck Island.

Reuse pro Alex Eaves talks calls in to discuss ways individuals can reduce or eliminate single-use plastics in their lives.

Plus, a roundup of this month’s top stories.

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