Laurier also pointed out that cornstarch bags, far from being a worthy alternative to regular polyethylene, could in the long run be more harmful to the environment.

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And yes, I know that fish farming itself can be harmful to the local environment.

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The regulations will require manufacturers of selected products sold in California to identify safer alternatives to a potential range of 3, 000 chemicals known to be harmful to public health and the environment.

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