Officials pass restrictive new law set to take effect in just a few months: 'It's going to have a huge ... impact'

Officials pass restrictive new law set to take effect in just a few months: 'It's going to have a huge ... impact'

A Pennsylvania town is taking additional steps in its fight to cut down on plastic pollution and protect the environment.   As reported by WHYY News, Cheltenham Township is expanding a plastics ban to include additional everyday plastic items. Cheltenham's board of commissioners voted to amend an ordinance that will now ban the use of single-use bags, utensils, and straws. It expanded polystyrene products by retail establishments within the town…