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Nine Months into the Voluntary Ban on Plastic Bags
Until now only a few local businesses were charging customers for paper and plastic bags. In a few months all businesses will have to implement a ban on plastic bags, which i…
Read articleReusable T-Shirt Bags to Replace Plastic in Toronto
The plastic bag ban fever is quickly spreading all across the States and both retailers and consumers are forced to find alternatives to single-use plastic bags. With the inc…
Read articleSolana Beach Bans Plastic Bags
According to a new report, Solana Beach, California is banning single-use plastic bags from the 9th of August 2012. Plastic and paper will not be an option for shoppers at gr…
Read articleGrocery Stores Get Prepared for Bellingham Plastic Ban
The ban on plastic bags will come into effect this week in Bellingham, Washington. Local stores and super markets are fully preparing themselves for the ban. About the ban Th…
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Thurston County Commissioners Should Ban Plastic Bags
Thurston County has not yet imposed a ban on the use of plastic carry bags. But a growing number of residents are supporting this move. The benefits of banning plastic are pl…
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Plastic Bag Ban Favored by Toronto Council
The ongoing debate about getting rid of the 5 cent levy on plastic bags has finally come to an end, resulting in a complete ban on plastic bags from 2013 in Toronto. The init…
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Girl from Illinois Fights a Bill Preventing Ban on Plastic Bag
According to a recent news report, Abby Goldberg, a 13 year old from Grayslake, Illinois is fighting for the environment and has been trying to get a plastic bag ban passed r…
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Plastic Shopping Bags Banned in Northwest Cities
Over a million residents in the Northwest of theUnited Statesare managing without plastic grocery bags. These people living in Washington or Oregon cities have no choice as r…
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Reusable Lunch Bags for Children
With the increasing interest in all things eco-friendly, the latest trend is biodegradable reusable lunch bags. Now you can ensure the lunch packed for your child is 100% was…
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Ban on Plastic Bags from August 1st in Bellingham
The thin plastic bags that are used commonly for carrying groceries will soon be banned in Bellingham, Washington. The ban will kick in from the 1st of August and will give c…
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Single Use Plastic Bags Soon to Become a Thing of the Past in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is the latest to usher in 'green laws' that can have far-reaching benefits for the environment. In the first week of July, the California county approved new refor…
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Eco-Friendly Lifestyles Taught to Baruch University Students
Baruch University is one of the renowned colleges in New York City, USA. It has been in the media for all the right reasons and included in the list of top colleges in the re…
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