In case you haven’t read Stiv Wilson’s very interesting AND ACCURATE post regarding the American Chemistry Council’s “research” on reusable bags, and REALLY what their findings mean, please find it reprinted below. Please also find the link to the post on Banthebag.com: http://www.banthebagspdx.com/?p=473 – Barbara Mason Written and reprinted with permission from Stiv Wilson: You’ve got to give the American
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
I recently read a well-researched article in the East Bay Express by Nate Seltenrich. The article details Berkeley, California’s behind-the-scenes issues with the recycling of plastics within their community. It further highlights the problems of the “recycle” mantra of the plastics industry. For many years, the city of Berkeley has encouraged its residents to reduce plastic use, apparently without success.
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
On a regular basis, we highlight those communities that are making efforts to reduce consumption of single-use plastic bags. However, there is a growing movement at universities across the country to eliminate plastic bags on their campuses as well as the cities where the campuses are located. Here are just a few: University of Oregon, Eugene: A campus branch of OSPIRG (Oregon State
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