When plastic bag bans first got started, their intention was to simply get rid of plastic bags. Of course, humans have such a ‘bag habit’ that, when plastic bags were no longer available, they turned to paper bags. Retailers were more than willing to give away paper bags just to…
When Sullie the Seagull, Goffinet McLaren`s new super-hero, sees that plastic pollution is destroying his precious Turtle Beach, he calls his friends to action. Sullie and his Secret Society of birds create a fun filled, exciting, adventure that takes aim at specific thoughtless humans who are causing environmental damage to…
Plastic Bags Killing Land Animals, Too We know, with plenty of evidence, that plastic bags, and other plastic debris, are polluting our oceans and killing marine animals. Each year brings new photos of seabirds, albatrosses, turtles, and other wildlife, whose habitat is near or in the ocean, that have died…
The following story is republished from and In Association with reuseit.com®. . . Helping advance the adoption of reusable shopping bags and reduction of plastic bags as a lifestyle choice. This article provides a “snapshot” of just how bad plastic litter is in our oceans and the harmful effects of…
ChicoBag Company, a maker of reusable bags located in Chico, California, was sued earlier this year by three large domestic companies that manufacture disposable single-use plastic bags. The lawsuit alleged that ChicoBag had quoted statistics on it’s website, ChicoBag.com, that were false and misleading and had caused ‘irreparable harm’ to…
Recently, I’ve had numerous request for information on how to start a plastic bag ban movement. Numerous stories about plastic bag bans here on PBBR will give you some direction. In the Grassroots Efforts section, read about the “Just Bag It” campaign in Hailey, Idaho. Bag It Bellingham, another…
ACC Revs Up Local Action In a press release dated March 31st, 2010, the American Chemical Council (ACC) announced actions they were taking against Montgomery County, Maryland’s proposed fee on single-use bags An ACC group, Progressive Bag Affiliates, were going to be at a local food store in Rockville, Maryland.…
Camels are dying from the ingestion of plastic bags. One study reports that as high as 50% of camel deaths are caused by plastic bags – and this was in 1997! (Read about the study.) Camels are known to eat almost anything, including thorny bushes or leather. The camel’s stomach…
“No one has the right to tell me I can’t use a plastic bag.” This statement was made by a popular radio talk show host. Well Sir, you are absolutely right. At least for now. There is a misconception about plastic bag ban ordinances. Some people feel that a plastic…
The American Chemical Council got what they paid for – or did they? AB 1998, had it passed in the California State Legislature, would have provided uniform statewide restrictions on single-use plastic carry-out bags. However, it was defeated. Some news outlets reported that the American Chemical Council (ACC), along with…
Becoming eco-friendly is possible, even if this concept is new to you . .
I do not mind the plastic bag ban at all..... I say everyone stop whining . . .
It was great to read about a younger generation drawing attention to environmental issues.
Just to follow up on what Andy said, in the UK some supermarkets now charge for plastic bags
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