Over a million residents in the Northwest of theUnited Statesare managing without plastic grocery bags. These people living in Washington or Oregon cities have no choice as retail outlets are no longer distributing single-use plastic bags. … [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.
Ban on Plastic Bags from August 1st in Bellingham
July 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The thin plastic bags that are used commonly for carrying groceries will soon be banned in Bellingham, Washington. The ban will kick in from the 1st of August and will give customers the option of using only reusable bags. … [Read more...]
A Film Festival with a Difference
May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An interesting movie discussing the hazards of plastic bags is on show at the Siouxland Film Festival. According to SoiuxCityJournal.com, the festival has collaborated with the Woodbury County Conservation and the City of Sioux City to encourage people to stop using plastic bags and switch over to eco-friendly reusable bags instead. The festival is hosting a free screening of the documentary 'Bag … [Read more...]
Target Celebrated Earth Day by Distributing 1.5 Million Eco-friendly Bags
May 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Target Corp celebrated Earth Day by giving away 1.5 million promotional reusable bags in all its outlets on the 22nd of April. The company also provided guests with easy and sustainable solutions, plus more than $50 as savings if they purchased sustainable products throughout the month of April. This awesome saving scheme can be received in any Target store or a limited-time website. According to … [Read more...]
Chicago Seeking To Ban Plastic Bags
April 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Beginning in November of 2011, Chicago City Council began discussing banning plastic bags in stores over 5,000 square feet in size. 1st Ward Alderman, Proco Joe Moreno is leading the environmental charge. Chicago is looking to cities such as San Francisco, Brownsville, and Aspen for bag ban advice and success rates. The specifics of the plastic bag ban are still being worked through in … [Read more...]
Are EIA’s Necessary In Regards To Plastic Bag Bans?
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In 1969, the National Environmental Policy Act was created so that officials who make decisions affecting environmental changes are fully informed of the environmental aspects and consequences prior to making their final decision. Policies that might impact our environment are things like plastic bag bans, building a dam, building a park, new roads, ect. To retrieve all the information … [Read more...]
San Francisco Working Towards Expanding Plastic Bag Ban
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In 2007, San Francisco was the first city in the U. S. to pass a plastic bag ban, but it initially focused only on large grocery stores and pharmacies. Now, San Francisco wants to expand the ban to include most businesses, including restaurants. If customers forget to bring their reusable grocery bag, the ban would impose a .10$ fee for any plastic or paper bags handed out at check out. Save … [Read more...]
Laguna Beach Latest California City to Consider Plastic Bag Ban
February 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Laguna Beach City Council members are in discussions about a plastic bag ban in their city. If the matter goes to vote a second time, the ban is currently scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1 of 2013. Currently, the ban may also include restaurants but more research needs to be done on this. Save The Plastic Bag wants the city to consider the safety of residents before including restaurants in … [Read more...]