## NewsBits
The **ASTM Plastics Committee** has announced the development of the new [ASTM D7473](http://www.astm.org/Standards/D7473.htm) standard, which tests weight attrition for **plastic materials in a marine environment**. The test is aimed at makers of degradable and bio-degradable plastic materials.
A California Superior Court judge has [ruled](http://www.plasticstoday.com/articles/San-Francisco-plastic-bag-ban-ruled-valid-by-judge-091420122) that **San Francisco can continue its ban on plastic bags**. The Save the Plastic Bag Coalition had filed a lawsuit against the city claiming it had enacted the ban without conducting a required environmental review. The group is planning to appeal the ruling.
The **Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, Illinois and Curbside Value Partnership** have launched a new campaign dubbed "[Recycle First. Trash Last.](http://www.recyclefirsttrashlast.org/)" The marketing strategy utilizes radio, online, transit and event advertisements to encourage Lake County residents to **recycle more materials**.
[Giant plastic bag slugs](http://www.theatlanticcities.com/arts-and-lifestyle/2012/09/plastic-bag-creation-day-slow-slugs-angers/3419/) have invaded the town of Angers, England! The colorful creatures are composed of **40,000 used plastic bags each** and are part of an annual performing arts festival.
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