China to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

China to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

Efforts Intended to Take on Massive Environmental Problem The Chinese government is taking steps to ban single-use plastic bags in response to the huge environmental impact of single-use plastics. This is exciting news because if a country as large as China can eliminate single-use plastic bags this action will have a global impact and hopefully […]

#StatesBanTheBag Update on Plastic Bag Bans in the USA

#StatesBanTheBag Update on Plastic Bag Bans in the USA

Find Out Which States are Going Green in the New Year Over the past summer, we launched our series, #StatesBanTheBag. The goal of this series was to highlight the efforts to ban single-use plastic bags at the state level. We already track the bag ban movement on our plastic bag ban map, but this series […]

Tornado Bag BLOWOUT Won’t Last Long!

Tornado Bag BLOWOUT Won’t Last Long!

Start 2020 Green with This Black Tornado Bag Blowout Promotional marketing is an effective and green way to grow your business. Custom reusable bags provide an excellent return on investment, and for a limited time, you can score an even better deal by taking advantage of our latest eco special! Get the details and find […]

What Are Certified Reusable Bags?

What Are Certified Reusable Bags?

#GoReusableNow with The Confidence of Certified Reusable Bags The State of California works hard to go green, and a lot of that work falls to the Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery, known as CalRecycle. This agency helps residents of the Golden State conserve resources and recycle more. Conservation is a serious business at CalRecycle […]

States Ban the Bag: Connecticut Joins the List

States Ban the Bag: Connecticut Joins the List

Bag Ban to Become Effective in 2021 State lawmakers in Connecticut knew something had to be done about the influx of single-use plastic bags that were littering their home state. While there was much debate about bans and fees, a push to use reusable shopping bags was taken this past June. Connecticut is now the […]

States Ban the Bag: New York State of Mind

States Ban the Bag: New York State of Mind

The New York State of Mind Goes Green New York was a relative latecomer to the bag ban movement. A few cities and towns passed or attempted to pass, single-use plastic bag bans, but things never really took off. At least, not the way things quickly grew in places like California and even in Massachusetts. […]

States Ban the Bag: Hawaii – What IS The Law of The Land?

States Ban the Bag: Hawaii – What IS The Law of The Land?

Going Green in Paradise The stunning, natural beauty of Hawaii is breathtaking and completely part of the history and culture of this archipelago. The tranquil and fierce beauty is prized and respected by locals and a major draw for the booming tourism industry. When trash, particularly plastic bag litter, began to mar these beautiful islands […]

States Ban the Bag: California – The Movement Begins

States Ban the Bag: California – The Movement Begins

A Look Back at The California Bag Ban California officially started the plastic bag ban movement in the United States. The movement first got underway in 2007 and in 2016 voters decided to up the ante with a state-wide ban. In this installment of #StatesBanTheBag, we analyze the evolution of the bag ban movement in the […]

Plastic Bag Ban in Maine Finally Passes!

Plastic Bag Ban in Maine Finally Passes!

Pine Tree State Goes Green Maine made a significant step recently when the governor signed a bill passing a state-wide ban on single-use plastic bags. This comes after several years of various cities passing their own bans or laws levying fees on disposable plastic bags. We have been following the activity in Maine for a […]

Orlando Goes Green with Plastic Ban and More

Orlando Goes Green with Plastic Ban and More

City Takes a Stance on Plastic in Public Spaces Orlando, Florida took a serious stance on plastic recently. The City Commissioners approved a law that calls to ban a variety of single-use plastic and polystyrene items at venues and parks in the city. We are excited to add them to the plastic bag ban map […]