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Santa Fe Bag Ban Endorsed by Local Media Outlet

Santa Fe, NM, May 17, 2013 (PBBR) -  A local media outlet has endorsed a proposed ordinance banning plastic bags and paper bags – before the proposal has even reached City Council. The Santa Fe New Mexican published an editorial yesterday stating, “Our View: Plastic bag ban good for city”.…

Santa Fe, NM Committee Approves Reusable Bag Ordinance

Santa Fe, NM, May 14, 2013 (PBBR) – The City of Santa Fe’s City Business and Quality of Life Committee (CBQL) held its regular meeting today. One of the items on the Agenda: “Review and Possible Action of Single Use Carry-Out Bag Ordinance – Discussion Draft”. A subcommittee, the Grocery…

Santa Fe, New Mexico Proposes Reusable Bag Ordinance

Affected Retailers Must Provide Reusable Bags Santa Fe, New Mexico, Oct. 1, 2012 (PBBR) – The city of Santa Fe, New Mexico is considering banning plastic bags, regulating the use of recyclable paper bags, and promoting the use of reusable bags. These regulations would become law in a single piece…