Disposable Plastic Bag Bans Work

Disposable Plastic Bag Bans Work

Single-use plastic bag bans have been around for years, and these measures are being passed more and more in cities, counties, and even states all over the country. Advocates claim switching to reusable bags for groceries and shopping and more is good for the planet and reduces plastic waste and litter, but proponents argue that bans are ineffective. A recent study looked into the effectiveness of plastic bag bans and revealed some interesting information.

What You Need to Know About New Jersey’s Bag Ban

What You Need to Know About New Jersey’s Bag Ban

How the Garden State Is Going Green New Jersey is about to become the next state to ban single-use plastic bags. Like most bag bans, it has been a process, and there were some unexpected turns along the way. Since the start, we have been following the journey, and you can learn more about the […]

2021 Bag Ban Update

2021 Bag Ban Update

Find out what happened with the plastic bag ban movement during 2021 and what will happen in 2022! We explain which cities and states passed bag bans and what measures are currently underway.

Washington Plastic Bag Ban

Washington Plastic Bag Ban

A state-wide plastic bag ban was recently implemented in Washington. We take a look at this bag ban and what it means for shoppers and your business. And why custom reusable shopping bags are a great way to help your customers and your business in Washington and beyond.

Colorado Bag Ban…Here’s How Your Business Can Benefit

Colorado Bag Ban…Here’s How Your Business Can Benefit

The Centennial State Goes Green with Bag Ban A single-use plastic bag ban passed in Colorado after years of hard work. While the state ban was worked out, several cities throughout the state passed their own plastic bag bans and fees; showing that there was interest and support for such a measure. We have been […]

Answering 10 Critical Questions About the Philadelphia Bag Ban

Answering 10 Critical Questions About the Philadelphia Bag Ban

What Your Business Needs to Know to Go Green in Philly Philadelphia is one of the latest cities in the U.S. to ban single-use plastic bags. We first talked about Philadelphia and their proposed bag fee back in 2015. After years of hard work and various setbacks, including two delays related to the pandemic, single-use […]

Has Rhode Island FINALLY Banned Plastic Bags and Straws?

Has Rhode Island FINALLY Banned Plastic Bags and Straws?

Ocean State Going Plastic-Free…Finally? After a delay resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic, Rhode Island is finally moving forward with efforts to ban disposable plastic items. The Senate recently passed two bills that will ban single-use plastic bags and straws respectively. You can learn more about plastic bag bans by looking at our map that covers […]

2021 Spring U.S. Bag Ban Update

2021 Spring U.S. Bag Ban Update

Continued Efforts to Go Green As more and more aspects of life return to a general sense of normalcy, the bag ban movement is getting back on track. Efforts to pass new disposable plastic bag bans stalled or were postponed and many established bans were put on hiatus. That’s all starting to change as many […]

Higher Education Goes Green with Plastic Bag Bans!

Higher Education Goes Green with Plastic Bag Bans!

The vast majority of plastic bag bans efforts have been enacted at a city, county, or state level. Occasionally, a retail business may pass a bag ban within their facility.
But there is a new trend in the effort to ban plastic bags. As many colleges and universities are going green and banning single-use plastic bags and other items from campus! Learn more about this exciting trend and find out how we make it easy for schools to use less disposable plastic.

Virginia to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic

Virginia to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic

Virginia’s long-term plan to eliminate unnecessary plastic with Executive Order 77, which is a big step to phase out single-use plastic bags and other disposable items in an effort to get people to use reusable items like multi-use shopping bags.

Post-Pandemic Plastic Bag Ban USA Update

Post-Pandemic Plastic Bag Ban USA Update

How Does the Bag Ban Movement in The USA Look One Year After the Start of COVID? There were so many unknowns a year ago concerning COVID-19 and these unknowns extended to just about every aspect of life, including the use of reusable shopping bags. There was concern about reusable items, like grocery bags, possibly […]

Your First 2021 Worldwide Plastic Bag Ban Update!

Your First 2021 Worldwide Plastic Bag Ban Update!

Learn About the Global Bag Ban Movement There are always new and exciting developments when it comes to the effort to ban single-use plastic bags. While a lot is happening right here in the United States, there are also some big changes happening throughout the world. You can learn more by checking out our interactive […]

Is Canada REALLY Banning Single-Use Plastic?

Is Canada REALLY Banning Single-Use Plastic?

Learn More About The Canadian Plastic Ban and Find Out What It Means for the U.S. Single-use plastic bag bans have been a hot topic in Canada for many years. Several cities and provinces have attempted to pass plastic bag bans with varying degrees of success. So it was surprising when officials announced a country-wide […]

What YOUR Business Needs to Know About the Delaware Bag Ban

What YOUR Business Needs to Know About the Delaware Bag Ban

How to #GoReusableNow Delaware recently implemented a state-wide disposable plastic bag ban. This is great news for the environment. Plastic bags contribute to litter and trash and can have a seriously damaging impact on the environment. Plastic bag bans also have a serious impact on businesses and shoppers. Find out what your business needs to […]

Kauai County Ban on Single-Use Plastic Takes Hold of Government Purchases

Kauai County Ban on Single-Use Plastic Takes Hold of Government Purchases

A new policy took effect in Kauai County with the start of the new year. This policy will drastically reduce the amount of trash generated and will also have an impact on events held in the county. Single-use plastic bag bans are good for the planet, but plastic bans also create an increased need for reusable items, like reusable shopping bags. Your county could be next in implementing this the of ban. Here is what you need to know about the new plastic ban in Kauai County.

Are Plastic Bags Banned in Delaware?

Are Plastic Bags Banned in Delaware?

The New Year is about new beginnings and Delaware started 2021 with a new law in place. As of January 1, 2021, single-use plastic bags are banned in Delaware. Like all single-use plastic bag bans, there was some back-and-forth surrounding the new law. Plus, the uncertainty brought by COVID-19 changed so many of the plans […]

Our 2020 Top 10 Eco-Friendly Posts You Loved The Most

Our 2020 Top 10 Eco-Friendly Posts You Loved The Most

A Look Back at Our Top Eco-Friendly Stories Green news is always in demand, and we work hard to provide eco-friendly updates and stories. From tips around recycling and updates on the bag ban movement, there are always new developments and eco-information to share. Since retrospective lists are always fun this time of year, we […]