Summary:
- The state of California has reached a $3.35 million settlement with plastic bag manufacturers. This settlement is related to the state's ban on single-use plastic bags, which went into effect in 2016.
- The settlement money will be used to support recycling and environmental programs in California. This is an effort to reduce the amount of plastic waste and pollution in the state.
- The settlement is part of California's ongoing efforts to move towards more sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices, particularly when it comes to the use of single-use plastics.