VERGENNES — A small group of Vergennes-area residents is working with city businesses and residents to help prepare the Little City for next year’s implementation of the new state law banning single-use plastic bags, plastic straws and Styrofoam containers. The new law, which takes effect in July 2020, will prohibit shops and restaurants from giving customers those environmentally unfriendly items. According to EcoBag Vermont Vergennes co-organizer Kate Coburn, the group originally came together about 10 mo … (read more)
