The latest results from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the recycling rates for plastic bags, sacks and wrap have been released and they are pretty discouraging. Up until 2005, the EPA listed recycling rates for plastic bags separate from other forms of polyethylene plastics (more about that in a minute). However, post 2005, the EPA began to lump the recycling
In a unanimous vote by the Seattle City Council on December 19th, a plastic bag ban has been approved and will go into effect on July 1, 2012. In addition to the ban on plastic bags at all retail and convenience stores, the Seattle ordinance imposes a nickle fee on paper grocery bags. Seattle joins the cities of Edmonds, Bellingham
A new documentary set to be released in 2012, promises to bring a greater awareness of the potentially disastrous effects of plastic debris in our marine ecosystem. Produced and directed by Ed Scott-Clarke of La Mode Verte, the film Plastic Shores chronicles the journey of disposable plastics to virtually every part of our planet. From the coastal shores, across the Atlantic
So the holidays are upon us once again and from every media source possible, we are stridently urged to spend, consume and buy at all hours of the day and night. Gone are the days where one can enjoy their Thanksgiving around the table with family and friends – nope, Thanksgiving has turned into the day when you start the shopping
A further incentive for San Francisco shoppers to bring their own bags is on its way. An amendment to the existing ban on plastic bags has been introduced by San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi. The amendment would extend the ban by prohibiting all retail stores and restaurants from handing out free single-use disposable bags, as well as imposing a minimum 10 cent fee
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