Lawmaker proposes major bill that could ban common restaurant materials: 'These measures have not ... harmed the state's interests'

Lawmaker proposes major bill that could ban common restaurant materials: 'These measures have not ... harmed the state's interests'

The battle is back on in Florida to ban single-use plastic straws and bags. According to Orlando Weekly, Sen. Kevin Rader of Delray Beach has put forth a bill that would prohibit the use of these items. Previously, the Florida legislature tried to stop bans on single-use plastic straws and bags, but it was unsuccessful due to Gov. Ron DeSantis's veto. Some places in Florida have even enacted their own bans, including Miami Beach, Fort Myers Beac…