Update from Beverly Hills

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While West Hollywood rolls its fur ban into action, neighbor Beverly Hills is contemplating a ban of its own on plastic bags. According to the local Patch, the city is asking retailers about the ban and will meet to discuss it in the spring. [Beverly Hills Patch; Previously]