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Plastic bag regulations have led to significant decrease in shoreline litter, study finds

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U.S. regulations and fees on plastic bags seem to be making a difference when it comes to significantly reducing shoreline litter, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal "Science." Anna Papp, the study's lead author, joins CBS News to break down the findings.

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