Prior to China 's ban , an estimated 3 billion plastic bags were used on a daily basis , creating more than 3 million tons of garbage each year , according to the website World Watch Institute , an independent research organization which has programs that focus on areas such as the climate , energy , food and agriculture . California state senators are expected to vote on plastic bag ban Tuesday . Bill passed the Assembly in 2018 . Individuals supporting and opposing the bill are called out .
California state senators are expected to vote on plastic bag ban Tuesday . Bill passed the Assembly in 2018 . Individuals supporting and opposing the bill are called out .