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500 Plastic Shopping Bags Per Person, Per Year!!! | [PDF, 23KB]
The Leewards Times publishes an article on 9/25/09 on the island of Nevis promoting the use of reusable bags by imposing a fee on plastic bags and giving away reusable bags. Nevis currently uses about 500 plastic bags per person per year.
Palo Alto Launches Reusable-Bag Campaign | [PDF, 58KB]
Palo Alto Online publishes an article on 9/23/09 on the city of Palo Alto’s efforts to encourage the use of reusable bags now that the city has enacted a plastic bag ban. The city is giving away free cloth bags and reminder kits to remind people to bring their bags to the store.
Plastic Bags Found to Severely Threaten Bay | [PDF, 39KB]
SFGate on 9/15/09 publishes an article that Save The Bay has released a report estimating that nearly 1 million bags end up in the San Francisco Bay each year, clogging wetlands, strangling wildlife and harming water quality. They found that the average use time for plastic bags is 12 minutes.
Mac Targets January For Plastic Bag Ban | [PDF, 39KB]
The Hamilton Spectator published an article on 9/14/09 about McMaster University being among the first campuses in Canada to ban plastic bags.
Ocean City Environmentalists Want Plastic Bags Banned to Prevent Litter | [PDF, 18KB]
Press of Atlantic City on 9/14/09 publishes an article that the Surfrider Foundation has appealed to the Ocean City city council to ban plastic bags across the island. Plastic bags are commonly seen in local marshes, bays and the ocean.
Towns trial blanket ban on plastic bags | [PDF, 208KB]
MailOnline published an article on 9/10/09 about shoppers being urged to do their bit to combat plastic pollution by supporting the Plastic Bag Free Day organized by the Marine Conservation Society.
Plastic-Bag Ban Makes Reusable Fabric Bags Popular | [PDF, 22KB]
Fibre2Fashion on 9/2/09 publishes an article discussing the increased demand of these eco-friendly bags.
Chesham To Take Part In National Plastic Bag Campaign | [PDF, 22KB]
This Is Local London published an article on 9/2/09 that September 12 has been declared National Plastic Bag Free Day – with events highlighting the damage plastic bags cause to the environment.
Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch Worries Researchers | [PDF, 19KB]
The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on 8/27/09 about a study released earlier this month, which estimated that thousands of tons of plastic debris wind up in the oceans every year, and some of that has ended up in the swirling currents of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Mexico City Requires Biodegradable Plastic Bags | [PDF, 31KB]
Earth911 on 8/26/09 publishes an article on Mexico City now requiring all retailers within the Federal District to use only biodegradable plastic bags. It is the second city of its size in the Western Hemisphere to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags, after San Francisco passed a ban in 2007.
Study: Plastic Decomposes Quickly At Sea | [PDF, 23KB]
The Discovery Channel published an article on 8/20/09 about how according to a new study, plastic in the oceans can decompose in as little as a year, leaching chemical compounds into the water that may harm the health of animals and possibly even people.
Seattle Voters Reject 20-Cent Grocery Bag Fee | [PDF, 18KB]
The Oregonian published an article on 8/19/09 about how with half the ballots counted in the all-mail vote, the bag fee was failing 58 percent to 42 percent in Tuesday's primary.
‘Got Your Bags?’ Campaign Kicks Off in San Jose | [PDF, 17KB]
Reuters published an article on 07/31/09 on the launch of the “Got Your Bags?” campaign in San Jose, an education and outreach effort encouraging consumers to bring their reusable bags to stores and promoting environmental awareness in innovative ways.
Plastic bags put to good use in Dominican Republic | [PDF, 28KB]
The Eagle Tribune published an article on 07/29/09 on the Junior Women’s Club’s innovative way to recycle plastic bags. The club sends used plastic bags to the Dominican Republic, where women in impoverished communities crochet them into reusable tote bags and sell them.
Bagging the fruits of plastic ban | [PDF, 20KB]
The Malaysia Star published an article on 07/25/09 on the successful plastic bag ban in China. Retail stores are required to charge for plastic bags instead of giving them away for free, reducing the use of plastic bags by about 66 percent.
Totes hold their own as art | [PDF, 22KB]
Philly.com on 07/22/09 published an article on the emergence of tote bag culture, as reusable bags are embraced by environmentally–conscious consumers, and bag makers and artists offer new, trendy designs to replace the stuffy old plastic bag.
End of plastic bag era means relearning some old skills | [PDF, 15KB]
The Vancouver Sun on 07/21/09 published an article on the sharp increase in the number of people using reusable bags in Toronto after a five cent charge for plastic bags is implemented in the city.
Coalition to promote reusable shopping bags | [PDF, 9KB]
Antioch University’s The Daily Sound on 07/17/09 published an article on the city of Santa Barbara, along with several community organizations, launching a new environmental awareness campaign in an effort to reduce the use of single use bags. The “Where’s Your Bag” campaign will hand out bags and put up signs reminding people to bring their reusable bags to stores.
Plastic person teaches real lessons at market | [PDF, 15KB]
APP.com on 07/15/09 published an article on “The 500-Plastic Bag Man”, a mannequin wearing a costume made of recycled plastic bags inside a Whole Foods Market. The display is a part of a school fundraiser towards environmental projects for the community.
Plastic bag tax leads to 85-per-cent drop in use in Hong Kong | [PDF, 12KB]
Monsters and critics.com on 07/09/09 published an article on the 85–per–cent drop in plastic bag use in Hong Kong only two days after the introduction of a citywide fifty Hong Kong cent tax on plastic bags.
Plastic bag project launched as charity | [PDF, 22KB]
Hornsey & Crouch End Journal on 07/09/09 published an article on the success of the Pennies for Plastic trust, which has raised more than 40,000 pounds for schools and kept four million plastic bags off the streets.
City’s plastic bag ordinance will help educate consumers | [PDF, 29KB]
AZBiz.com on 07/08/09 publishes an article on a new ordinance passed by the city of Tucson to require retail stores to participate in plastic bag recycling and provide reusable bags for their customers.
Paper or plastic? Both will soon cost 5 cents in D.C. | [PDF, 21KB]
The Bay Journal on 07/02/09 publishes an article on the District of Columbia charging five cents for disposable bags at stores in an effort to reduce pollution and its costs. The District hopes to raise about $3.5 million annually for cleanup of the Anacostia River.
City Council Unanimously Approves Reyes' Motion To Ban Plastic Bags in L.A. By 2010 | [PDF, 64KB]
CBS/KCAL Online News on 06/24/09 publishes an article on the City of Los Angeles joining the list of cities that have banned plastic bags, after unanimously passing legislation that would ban all plastic shopping bags in the City by July 1, 2010. The City of Malibu's ban went into effect June 27, 2009.
City Council Drops Plastic-Bag Fee In Favor Of A Ban | [PDF, 17KB]
Philly.com on 06/11/09 publishes an article on the Philadelphia City Council approving legislation to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags, instead of charging shoppers twenty-five cents for each bag received at stores.
LA council backs 25 cents per plastic bag charge | [PDF, 16KB]
The Daily Breeze on 05/19/09 publishes an article on the Los Angeles City Council endorsing AB 87, which would impose a 25 cent fee for each plastic bag used by shoppers.
Our View: 25 cents a bag better than a ban | [PDF, 14KB]
The San Gabriel Valley Tribune on 05/19/09 publishes an article on the support for a fee on paper and plastic bags, instead of a ban.
Plastic Bag Industry Invests $50m in Recycled Content Bags | [PDF, 16KB]
LiveScience.com on 04/27/09 publishes an article on the American Chemistry Council's campaign to manufacture plastic bags with 40% recycled content by 2015.
Santa Clara County panel proposes banning plastic bags | [PDF, 34KB]
Mercury News on 04/24/09 publishes an article on Santa Clara's proposal to ban plastic shopping bags and impose a fee on paper bags.
US Congress to consider bag tax and bottle deposit | [PDF, 50KB]
PRW.com on 04/24/09 publishes an article on US legislation taxing single-use plastic bags, and imposing a deposit on beverage containers.
Palo Alto sued over plastic-bag ban
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Palo Alto Online on 04/21/09 publishes an article on the lawsuit against the City of Palo Alto for its ordinance banning plastic bags, which was to take effect on September 18, 2009.
Battle of the Bags | [PDF, 113KB]
The SFGate on 04/14/09 publishes an article on myths and facts relating to single-use bags.
Undeterred, Manhattan Beach looks to curb plastic
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The Daily Breeze on 04/11/09 publishes an article on Manhattan Beach's support of AB 68 and AB 87, to ultimately encourage the use of reusable bags.
Study finds plastic 'diet' in leatherback turtles
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MSNBC.com on 04/09/09 publishes an article on how plastic was found in necroscopy reports of the endangered leatherback turtles.
Programa de Reduccion y Reciclaje de Las Bolsas Plasticas | [PDF, 1.3MB]
Californa Verde in their February – March 2009 edition publishes an article on a plastic bag reduction program and its members.
Palo Alto passes plastic shopping bag ban; lawsuit looms | [PDF, 33KB]
Mercury News on 03/17/09 publishes an article on Palo Alto's ban on plastic bags at supermarkets to reduce litter in the local creeks and in the San Francisco Bay.
Recreation Center works for the environment | [PDF, 65KB]
The Daily Egyptian on 03/16/09 publishes an article on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s bag-collecting project where students can exchange 20 plastic bags with an eco-friendly reusable bag.
Aquatic trash harvest nets 11.4 million objects | [PDF, 34KB]
San Francisco Gate on 03/11/09 publishes an article on the 7 million pounds of debris that was collected during the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup in September. One million three hundred seventy seven thousand one hundred forty one plastic bags were collected, making it the second most common item found at the Coastal Cleanup.
Assembly bills propose to reduce ocean litter | [PDF, 14KB]
San Francisco Gate on 03/05/09 publishes an article on four bills being proposed to reduce litter in oceans. The bills include a ban on Styrofoam containers for take-out food, charging 25 cents for plastic or paper grocery bags and banning detachable bottle caps.
Dallas lawmaker sponsoring bill to tax plastic bags in Texas | [PDF, 76KB]
Dallas News.com on 03/02/09 publishes an article on Texas' legislative options to deal with plastic bags.
Many Plans to Curtail Use of Plastic Bags, but Not Much Action | [PDF, 20KB]
The New York Times on 02/24/09 publishes an article on how the economy has even affected Cities' or States' fees on plastic bags.
Judge shelves plastic bag ban | [PDF, 57KB]
The Daily Breeze on 02/20/09 publishes an article on Judge David Yaffe's decision to void Manhattan Beach's ban on plastic carryout bags, until an Environmental Impact Report is conducted.
Reducing Ocean Litter | [PDF, 1MB]
Pacific Currents in their Spring 2009 issue publishes an article on how California is proposing new legislation to help reduce litter in the Pacific Ocean.
Lawmakers to reconsider bill proposing plastic-bag charge | [PDF, 14KB]
Bangor Daily News on 02/16/09 publishes an article on proposed legislation to reduce the proposed fee from 20 cents to 10 cents and for the plastic bag fee to apply to all retailers, not just grocers.
Plastics industry pushing against shopping bag fees in Santa Clara County
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Mercury News Silicon Valley on 02/06/09 publishes an article on the plastic bag industry's efforts to obtain opposition for legislation imposing fees on plastic bags.
Molina launches green earth initiative
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Downey Patriot on 02/05/09 publishes an article on Supervisor Gloria Molina’s “A Green Bag for a Green Earth” Campaign.
How to ‘RE-FASHION’ Plastic Bags Into Dresses | [PDF, 35KB]
Earth911.com on 01/20/09 publishes an article on how local Los Angeles area artists exhibited dresses made from plastic bags and other reusable materials.
Prison for Plastic? Indian City Initiates Harsh Penalties for Using Plastic Bags | [PDF, 34KB]
Discover Magazine on 01/20/09 publishes an article on New Delhi's ban on all non-biodegradeable plastic bags.
H-E-B puts support behind plastic bag legislation | [PDF, 27KB]
The San Antonio Business Journal on 01/15/09 publishes an article on H.E. Butt Grocery Company's support for Texas Senator Leticia Van de Putte's Senate Bill 338.
Grocer to donate part of 5-cent bag fee to charity | [PDF, 28KB]
Toronto Star on 01/12/09 publishes an article on the Loblaw grocery chain in Toronto donating partial proceeds of their plastic bag fee to charity.
Single Use Bag Reduction and Recycling Program | [PDF, 84KB]
California Verde in their December 2008 - January 2009 edition, publishes an article on the County of Los Angeles' Single Use Bag Reduction and Recycling Program.
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