Dallas City Council is still debating on a plastic bag ban, an idea that was introduced by the Quality of Life Committee in March of this year. City governments across the nation are beginning to understand the importance of reducing pollution, most notably due to plastics. In response, a number of cities have imposed plastic bag bans, eliminating the use of single-use plastic bags in favor of … [Read more...]
Plastic Bag Bans Across America
We follow important events, stories & news from Florida to California covering the latest on bans of plastic bags in local retail stores.
The City of West Hollywood Passes Ban on Plastic Bags
A new ordinance established by the City of West Hollywood is joining the environmental call towards the ban of plastic bags in an effort to reduce the number of single-use plastic bags that end up in environment. The ordinance is based on the ban that is currently in effect in Los Angeles County, and similar to laws established in the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Long Beach and Calabasas. For … [Read more...]
St. Helena likely to Promote Wholesale Custom Totes
With the rising need to minimize the pressure on the environment and preserve natural resources, several cities have imposed a ban on the utilization of plastic bags and have started promoting the use of eco-friendly reusable tote bags instead. St. Helena could be the next city to join the bandwagon. … [Read more...]
Cupertino Ready to Welcome Plastic Bag Ban with Wholesale Green Bags
From this October, residents of Cupertino will open up to an eco friendly approach with reusable bags. The city will be the latest addition of Santa Clara County to go green by banning plastic bags. The proposal has been passed and the city is getting all geared up for the ban. … [Read more...]
Stylish Eco Friendly Shopping Bags to Replace Plastic Bags
Following the footsteps of many other cities of U.S, San Francisco and California too have implemented the plastic bag ban. Though it has been a long time since the implementation, the ban is still getting mixed reactions from the residents of these cities. … [Read more...]
Recycled Bags, Reusable Trade Show Bags Can Help Santa Fe after Plastic Bag Ban
Santa Fe has almost finalized its verdict on the ban on plastic bags. The city is most likely to ban carry out bags made from plastic in all the stores. Almost all the city councilors have showed their support for the bag ban. … [Read more...]
El Cerrito Plans to Welcome Shopping Bag Custom Printed
El Cerrito currently has a decision pending on the ban of plastic bags in the city. The Environmental Quality Committee recently gave its approval to the proposal that stated a ban on one-time plastic bags along with styrene containers that are used for takeout food. Apart from the ban, the proposal also plans the purchase of a land of 7.5 acres for the city. … [Read more...]
Recycled Canvas Bags to Replace Plastic Bags in L.A
The City Council of Los Angeles recently gave their final approval to the ordinance that stated a ban on plastic bags in the city. This has made Los Angeles the largest city in the United States of America to implement a ban on plastic bags. … [Read more...]
Plastic Bag Ban In LA Will Make Way for Promotional Tote Bags
Los Angeles is the latest addition to the list of cities that have banned the use of plastic bags. LA is the largest city to ban plastic. The ban is applicable to all small and large markets, including grocery giants such as Wal-Mart and Target. The law will come into action on January 1st next year in large stores, and later in small stores from July 2014. Some customers were surprised by the … [Read more...]
Chicago Plastic Ban Proposal May Increase the Use of Promotional Grocery Bags
Following the policy of banning plastic bags by many States in the US, Chicago is considering to ban plastic bags. It would replace plastic bags with promotional grocery bags in supermarkets. The proposal will be open for discussion in the City Council Meeting. For the proposal to get sanctioned, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s consent is mandatory. … [Read more...]