The Green Mountain State Goes Green Vermont was the fourteenth state to join the U.S., and the fourth state to pass a state-wide ban on single-use plastic bags. For a state known for environmental initiatives and striving to have a positive impact on the planet, Vermont largely stayed out of the bag ban movement. All […]
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 […]
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 […]
Retailer Staging Test to Determine Consumer Preference Businesses and consumers are all looking for ways to reduce the use of plastic. Many shoppers opt to bring their own reusable shopping bags in order to use less plastic, and businesses are also looking for ways to reduce plastic use. The German grocery chain, Aldi, is trying […]
How to Get By Without Plastic Bags Between an increase in single-use plastic bag bans and more awareness about the problem with plastic, lots of people are looking for plastic bag alternatives. For a while, single-use plastic bags seemed like a great option for carrying groceries home. The strength and convenience made them a great […]
Wondering What Kind of Plastic Bags Can Be Recycled? Learn How to Dispose of Plastic Bags Properly! Recycling is important, but it isn’t always easy. This is particularly true when it comes to plastic. Figuring out what items can be recycled and how to recycle those items can be a challenge. Making the switch to […]
Wondering How Many Single-Use Plastic Bags Are Saved by Using One Reusable Bag? At this point, everyone knows single-use plastic bags are not great for the environment. They sap non-renewable resources and are very likely to end up as litter which sets off a chain of negative events. The solution to all of the trouble […]
Understanding The Difference Between Woven Vs. Non-Woven Polypropylene Bags When it comes to creating your very own custom reusable bags, you want something durable and eco-friendly, but when faced with your options it can be hard to make a decision. If you’ve narrowed down your options to recycled plastic, that’s a start, but you still need […]
Breaking Down the Impact of Plastic Bag Bans Disposable plastic bag bans are a hotly contested issue in some areas but are welcomed with open arms in others. It seems that for every pro to a bag ban there is a con, and making sense of the whole thing can be tricky. We decided to […]
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Reusable Bags Kroger, the largest grocery store in the U.S., recently made the bold move to ban single-use plastic bags throughout their stores. In a written statement, the CEO cites efforts to reduce trash and improve the environment as motivating factors behind the ban. Critics argue the ban is […]