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Positive and Negative Impacts of Existing Plastic Bag Bans

As the 2016 election came to a close and the votes were tallied, the California bag ban became a reality. As a result of the vote, large grocery stores, pharmacies and other retail stores are no longer allowed to provide single-use plastic bags to shoppers. So will switching to reusable grocery and shopping bags work? Well, there are a few cities and countries that are already seeing positive results after banning plastic bags in their location as a result of their bans on plastic bags. Read more to find out which ones and the results.

The Pros and Cons of the Michigan Ban on Plastic Bag Bans

SB 853 was signed into law this past December becoming PA 389 by Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and prevents municipalities from banning or imposing fees on disposable plastic bags in the state. Single-use plastic bags have a big impact on the environment and this caused some in Michigan to push for bans or fees, but for others bans are viewed as inconvenient and there is concern bans may cause complications for local businesses and shoppers.

The Two Sides of The Plastic Bag Ban Debate

In the last few years, disposable plastic bag bans are popping up all over the place. There is a strong movement to restrict the use of single-use plastic bags, but at the same time, there are groups fighting to stave off these measures. Lots of problems are blamed on plastic bags, but they seem pretty harmless.

California Grocers Association Supports California Bag Ban

When voters in California passed Prop 67 and ratified SB270, single-use plastic bags were prohibited throughout the entire state. Bag bans are nothing new in California; before the election 150 cities, counties and municipalities in the Golden State had bans in place. SB270 extends a disposable plastic bag ban to areas not already impacted by an existing ban; this measure also levies a 10-cent fee on paper bags. Many California shoppers have already established the habit of bringing their own reusable grocery bags to the store, and the California Grocers Association is confident the rest of the state’s residents will quickly get on board with the California bag ban.

Chicago Plastic Bag Ban Improves with Checkout Bag Tax

Chicago has long worked toward finding a solution to the trash and litter generated by disposable bags. The Chicago plastic bag ban banned thin plastic bags but there was a big problem with the Chicago bag ban. A new bag tax is hoping to fix that and encourage the use of reusable shopping bags.

California Bag Ban: Answering the 7 Most Common Questions

A movement to ban single-use plastic bags in favor of reusable grocery and shopping bags has grown and now California has voted to instate a statewide ban on plastic bags. Since they’ve banned single-use plastic bags we’ve put together a few of the most commonly asked questions (and answers) about the California bag ban.

California Bag Ban SB270…What Your Business Needs to Know

The votes were tallied we are happy to report that Californians voted in favor of Proposition 67. This means single-use plastic bags will be banned in the Golden State and creating a need for reusable shopping bags. Find out more about the ban and getting a stock of custom reusable for your business.

Bag Ban Update Brings Marketing Opportunities for Your Business

There are always lots of exciting new developments in the plastic bag ban movement and each one brings opportunities to market your brand, business or retail outlet. We love bringing you the most recent updates because if you are doing business in any of these locations, this is the perfect time for a perfect marketing opportunity.

In this latest installment of our bag ban update, we have lots of new disposable bag bans and fees going into effect. We also have a couple instances of cities working to fine-tune their existing laws that you should be aware of.

There is certainly not a one-size-fits all approach to bag laws. A law that works for one city oftentimes will not work for another city, but as Chicago and Boulder are learning the laws they initially passed have had some unintended consequences or just no longer work as effectively. Keep reading to learn more.

The Two Sides of France Ban on Plastic Bags, Plates, Cutlery and Cups

Starting in 2020 it will be mandatory in France that disposable plastic plates, cups and cutlery be made from 50 percent biologically-sourced compostable materials. The percentage will increase to 60 percent by 2025. This measure will join France’s single-use plastic bag ban already in place that began on July 1, 2016.

New Research Shows U.S. Cities How to Manage Plastic Pollution Reduction

Let’s face it, we all know pollution is a pain for cities. Besides the fact that litter is an eyesore, there are a lot of problems that stem from pollution like the higher taxes that are needed to pay for clean up efforts. For these reasons and more, eliminating pollution is appealing to many cities in the United States. Many cities across the U.S. are trying to resolve the problem by targeting one of the main offenders; single-use plastic bags.

There are a variety of ways a city or municipality can go about pollution reduction. The number of disposable plastic bag bans and fees being implemented is rising rapidly in the U.S., but how is a city to know which solution is the best for them? New research shows U.S. cities how to manage plastic pollution reduction.

Most Effective Methods to Reduce Disposable Plastic Bag Use

Disposable plastic bags have become so commonplace we almost miss them rolling by us tossed through the wind like tumbleweeds. These thin-film bags are lightweight and make it so easy to carry groceries and other goods but they are no friend to the environment, wildlife or our food-chain. The advantages of disposable plastic bags are no match for the disadvantages. From using up nonrenewable resources, to posing a threat to the planet and wildlife, single-use plastic bags are more of a nuisance than a help. For these reasons laws regulating disposable plastic bags, either through bans or fees, are on the rise. When it comes to combating the negative impacts and effective methods to reduce consumer use of single-use plastic bags, a new study shows that bag bans and fees are the answer.

Plastics Industry Still Pushing For a Halt to California Prop 67 Statewide Bag Ban

As California tries to implement a bag ban to steer away from single-use plastic bags in favor of reusable shopping bags, the plastics industry has fought the bag ban movement from the very start. Two years ago Governor Jerry Brown signed Prop 67, which bans single-use plastic bags and levies a 10-cent fee on paper bags in any area not already impacted by a local ban. Learn more about the resistance from the plastics industry and how it lead to the ban to being put on hold.

Latest News on California’s Plastic Bag Ban, SB270 and Helix Poly

When the idea of a statewide ban began to circulate, it made perfect sense; in 2014 Governor Jerry Brown signed measure SB270 into law that banned single-use plastic bags and levied a 10-cent fee on paper bags. This ban was set to go into action in July 2015. However, opponents managed to delay the ban.

September Bag Ban Movement Update for The United States

We are happy to report that there’s been lots of really great activity in the United States regarding the bag ban movement. There have been some setbacks and disappointments, but there have also been a bunch of new bans passed and a lot of interest in bans in new towns and cities. To get the full rundown check out our interactive map here. This map tracks the movement as a whole and shows what is happening all over the world! Keep reading to learn about some of the most recent additions to our map.

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What Is The Problem with Paper Bags?

The other day we had a question from one of our Facebook page fans asking what the problem is with paper bags. We all know there is a movement around banning single-use plastic bags, and the reasons why single-use plastic bags should be banned are pretty clear. They are made from nonrenewable resources, they do not safely breakdown, and they are a serious threat to the planet. A lot of the legislation around plastic bags includes disposable paper bags, and this leads many people to ask, “What’s the problem with paper bags?”.

The issues that make single-use plastic bags a clear problem aren’t always applicable to paper bags. After all, paper bags are made from renewable resources and often they are made from a percentage of recycled content. Paper is biodegradable, and is not a health hazard to animals, ecosystems and the planet at large in the same way as plastic bags. So really, what’s the problem? Let us break things down for you.

Latest Bag Bans In United States Bring Opportunity for Marketing

We are thrilled to report to both consumers and businesses that the bag ban movement is going strong and we’ve recently added a lot of new pins to our interactive bag ban map. Each time a bag ban is implemented, this brings opportunity for both consumers and businesses to live and market greener. If you are doing business in any of the locations on our map that have a bag ban in place, or are considering a bag ban or fee, now is the time fill a need with consumers and to market greener with custom reusable bags.

Bag Ban in Puerto Rico…What Your Business Needs to Know

Bag Ban In Puerto Rico Begins in December!

We have noticed an influx of orders for our reusable bags from Puerto Rico because starting this December, disposable plastic bags will be banned throughout the territory. Officials have been working to ban single-use plastic bags for a number of years.

This past December, Governor Alejandro García Padilla signed into law the Act for the Promotion of Reusable Bags and Regulation of Plastic Bags in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Act 247-2015. This law bans retail stores and commercial establishments from handing out disposable plastic bags effective December 24, 2016.

The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bag – Infographic

What Is the Lifecycle of a Plastic Bag?

Five trillion disposable plastic bags are produced each year. That’s a whole lot of bags using up a ton of resources, and they have some serious long-term environmental impacts. Check out our info graphic to follow the life cycle a plastic bag, and learn about the entire journey.

How Much Plastic Is Really In Our Oceans?

I came across an interesting article last week and that really answers the question of how much plastic is in our oceans. We hear all of the time about plastic oceans, plastic pollution and garbage patches, but what does this really mean? Well, the folks at Vox decided to break things down and quantify how much plastic is really in our oceans and here is the breakdown.

Plastic and Paper are Out and Reusable Shopping Bags are In for Marketing!

Create a positive change for our planet while making a great impression on consumers by marketing with custom reusable bags. There are a lot of great reasons why reusable bags make the perfect promotional tool. From their usefulness, to their environmental impact, factory pricing and the ability to customize away are each on their own a compelling reason, but when you work with us at Factory Direct Promos all of these reasons come into play. Keep reading to learn how and why you should put custom bags to work for your company.