How California’s Plastic Bag Ban is Working
The California plastic bag ban is not perfect, but it hasn’t been a complete failure. Learn more about what the California bag ban got wrong and what it did right, and what is in store for the future.
How Disposable Plastic Created the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a stark reminder of the environmental impact of disposable plastic. Spanning an area twice the size of Texas, this massive accumulation of marine debris has become an emblem of disposable culture, with plastic being the primary culprit. Find out how disposable plastic products have contributed to the creation and growth of this environmental disaster and what you can do to help turn things around.
How the California Bag Ban Failed
California has long been a leader in the plastic bag ban movement. While the Golden State intended to eliminate single-use plastic when it passed a state-wide ban in 2014, things played out differently. Learn more about the California bag ban, what went wrong, and what officials are doing to fix the issue. History of the […]
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.
Are There Microplastics in Your Laundry?
Microplastics are everywhere. Plastic pollution is nothing new, but these tiny plastic shards are turning up in water, food, and even animals, and new research indicates laundry is a leading source of microplastic pollution. But how does laundry produce microplastics and what you can do to reduce your environmental impact?
Are You Eating Microplastics?
A recent study found microplastic particles in a staggering amount of food samples tested. The findings from this study are unique and indicate the plastic problem is more widespread. Learn more about microplastics and how they impact your health.
Green Tips: What is Upcycling?
Upcycling is a way to give materials a new lease of life and do right by the planet. Learn more about upcycling and how to implement this practice in your life.
How Reusable Recycling Bags Improve Recycling Rates
Recycling isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Find out how reusable recycling bags resolve the most common reasons people don’t recycle.
Don’t Buy the Greenwashing Hype, Reusable Still Wins
Biodegradable single-use shopping bags sound great, but in reality are just industry greenwashing. Learn more about this and why reusable shopping bags are still the best eco-friendly sustainable option to go with.
How Reusable Bags Solve the Recycling Problem
Does recycling disposable plastic bags work? An independent study indicates it doesn’t. Trackers placed inside disposable plastic bags dropped off at recycling facilities indicated that most were not recycled. Find out more about this study and learn why going reusable is more of a guarantee of your green efforts than recycling is and how businesses can benefit from it.
Plastic Bag Fee Makes a Big Impact in the Centennial State
Colorado has implemented a measure to phase out disposable plastic bags through the implementation of disposable plastic bag fees. The first part of the plan has been put into motion, and local recycling facilities are already seeing a change for the better in Colorado’s efforts to reduce single-use plastic. Learn more about Colorado’s efforts and how your business can help the cause with custom reusable bags.
Are Disposable Bag Fees Worth It? One Study Indicates Fees Work!
Many communities are looking for ways to reduce trash and litter and disposable bag fees are an increasingly common solution. But do disposable bag fees work and steer people to reusable shopping and grocery bags? We look at the results from one study.
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
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
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.
Transfer Station Thrift Store Aims to Reduce Trash
How One Community Is Making a Difference Not all trash is, well, trash. Sometimes people have items they no longer want or need that still have a lot of use left to them. Sending these items to a landfill is wasteful and it also fills up a landfill prematurely. A recent article published by Waste […]
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
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 […]
Connecticut Bag Fee Ends & Bag Ban Begins! Retailers & Marketers Are You Ready?
What You Need to Know About the Connecticut Bag Ban Connecticut is soon to be the latest state to implement a single-use plastic bag ban. If you have a retail business then this ban is a big change and also a unique opportunity. Let’s go over what you need to know about the Connecticut bag […]
5 Key Post-Pandemic Takeaways for The Future of Customer Experience
Align Your Strategy to Support Your Customers and Grow Your Business Customer experience matters, and providing the right experience can keep your customers coming back. Much like it impacted everything, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped the customer experience. A recent study conducted by Right Point zeros in on some significant points that will impact the […]