(Lake Oswego, OR)  --  Lake Osewgo is banning single-use plastic bags.  The City Council voted this week to approve the ban citywide, although there are a lot of exemptions.  The Oregonian reports that the ban won't apply to meat, produce and bulk item bags.  Also excluded are pharmacist prescription bags, dry cleaning bags, ziplocs, garbage bags, bags for dog poop and plastic bags for prepared liquid take-out items.