Plastic Bag Bans

California on the Verge of Banning Single Use Plastic Bags

Posted on May 23, 2013

Ban Would Eliminate Plastic Bags in California Grocery Stores A proposed bill by state California Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) aims to ban disposable plastic shopping bags in grocery stores and pharmacies starting January 1, 2015. Shoppers would be encouraged to bring their own reusable grocery bags or pay a fee, probably about 10 cents per paper bag used. The proposal would extend to convenience and liquor stores starting on January 1, 2016.... (Read More)

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Rhode Island Considering Statewide Single Use Plastic Bag Ban

Posted on May 9, 2013

Environmental Groups Looking to Emulate Barrington Last week we told you about the race between California and Massachusetts to be the first state to officially ban single use, plastic bags and this week we report on what could possibly become a new entry into the race – Rhode Island. Last October the Barrington Rhode Island Town Council voted to ban plastic bags in retail stores, farmer’s markets, flea markets and restaurants. The law went into effect in January 2013 and prohibits establishments impacted by the ban from handing out disposable plastic bags, as well as mandating that these businesses must provide paper or reusable bags for a fee. Shoppers can avoid paying the fee by bringing their own reusable grocery bags, or if making a small purchase opting to carry their items without a bag. As is to be expected there has been mixed feelings amongst the residents of Barrington regarding the ban, but overall people support the plastic bag ban and are adapting to it.... (Read More)

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Share This if Your City Has Yet to Get a Pin on the Bag Ban Map!

Posted on May 7, 2013

If you haven’t checked it out yet, please support the movement and view our bag ban map. This is a great interactive tool that pinpoints cities, counties and even countries that have bans or fees on the books for disposable shopping bags. ... (Read More)

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Massachusetts Closing in on California for Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Law

Posted on May 2, 2013

The State of California has been hard at work for many years trying to be the first state to ban the use of disposable plastic shopping bags, but Massachusetts is pondering a proposal that could allow them to beat California to the finish line. ... (Read More)

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Florida Bill Could Ban Single Use Plastic Bags and Charge Fee for Paper

Posted on April 25, 2013

Will Florida protect it's environment with a bag ban? The State of Florida is on the verge of some big and exciting, eco- changes if a proposed bag ban bill by Democratic Senator Dwight Bullard takes effect.... (Read More)

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Will California Become the First State to Officially Ban Single Use Plastic Bags?

Posted on April 11, 2013

There has been a growing movement in California working to ban disposable plastic shopping bags and go reusable for many years now, and while there have been plenty of smaller scale victories, with a total of 62 jurisdictions successfully passed bag bans, California is now on the verge of banning plastic bags at a state level. This is an exciting time for our entire nation - as this statewide ban will start a new chapter in not only the state of California’s quest to eliminate the damaging impact plastic bags have on our environment, but it will propel the rest of the United States toward statewide bag bans as well.... (Read More)

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How to Start A Bag Ban: What You Need to Know About Starting a Bag Ban in Your City

Posted on April 4, 2013

Plastic bag bans take a lot of work and planning to become a reality. It can seem like a daunting task at times, but with careful planning, research and dedication you can start a movement and get a single use plastic bag ban on the books in your hometown. Look how many towns all over the world have succeeded in implementing a single use bag ban and if they can do it, you can too!... (Read More)

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Retailers, Why Wait for a Bag Ban to Come to You!

Posted on April 2, 2013

Why Your Brand Should Be Proactive and Get Started Today Designing Your Reusable, Eco-Friendly Bag
Plastic bag bans are becoming more and more common and for each successfully implemented single use bag ban, there are even more proposed bans in the works. One of the biggest changes for shoppers after a plastic bag ban is put into place is adjusting to reusable shopping bags – mainly, getting reusable bags and remembering to bring them when they shop. Creating a custom reusable bag is a great way for you to help residents go green before a bag ban is implemented or to [Read More]
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Oldest City in U.S. Passes Voluntary Plastic Bag Ban

Posted on March 19, 2013

As the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States, St. Augustine has a long and colorful history. The latest chapter will be about sustainability and environmental responsibility as the St. Augustine city commissioners approved a voluntary plastic bag ban. The bag ban was proposed by a group of students involved with the non-profit called ENACTUS from nearby Flagler College, and the students will be helping to implement the ban too.... (Read More)

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Survey Gauges Impact of Plastic Bag Ban

Posted on February 24, 2013

In July 2012 plastic bags were banned in the city of Seattle. The law also levies a 5 cent fee on paper bags (stores keep all of the money raised by the bag fee). What sets Seattle's ban apart from the numerous other cities and counties that have also banned single-use plastic bags is that it forbids disposable plastic bags in all grocery and retail stores, including department, clothing, convenience, and home-improvement stores. Most bans only apply to grocery stores and sometimes pharmacies and restaurants – Seattle’s bag ban is very far reaching.... (Read More)

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