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The Good Stuff
For an overview of the problems that plastic bags cause our environment, as well as some of the solutions, take a listen to the newest Annie Leonard podcast: “The Good Stuff — Episode 1: Take THAT, Plastic Bags” http://www.storyofstuff.org/2012/01/22/take-that-plastic-bags/. Annie Leonard has a lengthy and far-ranging conversation with Andy Keller of ChicoBag. Annie also talks about her journey to Asia,
Hawaii County Bans Disposable Plastic Bags
Hawaii County has joined its two Neighbor Island counterparts in outlawing businesses’ long-standing practice of providing free plastic shopping bags at the checkout line. “I signed it,” Mayor Billy Kenoi said Tuesday regarding one of his most-anticipated actions since becoming the county’s chief executive a little more than three years ago. Read More in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald
San Luis Obispo County Votes for Bag Ban!
Congratulations to the forward-thinking San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority for voting to do away with single-use plastic bags throughout the county! In a meeting today, the board members voted 8 to 5 for the ban on plastic bags, and a 10 cent charge for paper bags. The ban will go into effect on October 1, 2012. According
Welcome to 2012
As we reflect on the progress made in the reduction of plastic waste in 2011, we would like to officially welcome the following cities and counties to a plastic-bag free 2012, effective today: Los Angeles County (Unincorporated) – Effective today, a previous ban of plastic bags in larger retail stores, spreads to smaller grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and food markets.
In Defense of Plastic Bag Bans
Last week, Greenbiz.com posted an article by Marc Gunther titled “In Defense of the Plastic Bag” in which Mr. Gunther attempted to put forth some arguments that maybe plastic bags aren’t so bad, after all. Unfortunately, many of his statements just don’t “hold water” when scrutinized or balanced with other, extremely credible sources. Today, an excellent reubuttal piece by Stiv Wilson
Legislation
Hawaii County Bans Disposable Plastic Bags
Hawaii County has joined its two Neighbor Island counterparts in outlawing businesses’ long-standing practice of providing free plastic shopping bags at the checkout line. “I signed it,” Mayor Billy Kenoi said Tuesday regarding one of his most-anticipated actions since becoming the county’s chief executive a little more than three years ago. Read More in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald  
Sued by Plastic
Another Day – Another Lawsuit – Bag Monsters Sue LA County!
Bag Monsters thrive on excessive bag use. The humans in America use 102 Billion* plastic shopping bags every year! In order for Bag Monsters to take over the planet, they believe it is critical to increase this level of consumption. Hilex Poly, in support of Bag Monsters everywhere, filed yet another lawsuit, this time they are sueing the County of Los Angeles in response to that commuunity’s decision to ban plastic bags!!
