Boston Mayor Marty Walsh signed the citywide ordinance banning plastic bags. The vote is a huge step in helping to reduce litter and plastic pollution in our city and our ocean. A great New Year's Resolution: Give up plastic and choose reusable. Whether at the grocery store or at the shore, you can make a difference.

The Boston Bag Ban goes into effect this fall. More than 60 communities have taken action on plastic waste. Find out what's being done in your community to counter plastic pollution.