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Portland, Oregan Plastic Bag Ban In Effect
Portland, Oregon's ban on plastic bags at major retailers went into effect October 15th, 2011. In grocery stores throughout the city, consumers will need to bring their own e…
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Wilton, Connecticut Working At Grass Roots Level To Go Green
In January of 2011, The Wilton Board of Selectman approved a $2,500 grant for the "Wilton Go Green" educational campaign to inform residents of the negative impact of plastic…
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Walla Walla Washington To Host Best Bagger Competition
On October 26, 2011, Walla Walla Washington will be hosting their local Best Bagger Championship, sponsored by the Washington Food Industry Association. The competition will …
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Montgomery County, Maryland, Implementing Bag Tax January 2012
On January 1, 2012, Montgomery County, Maryland will begin taxing shopping bags to consumers who need them. Consumers will start to see ads and signs about the $.05 tax aroun…
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Jute Reusable Bags Are Durable and Fashionable
Historically, harvesting jute was used to make rope because of its durability. Jute comes from the Corchorus tree and is grown in India. India is the world's largest jute gro…
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2012 Olympics: Not To Be Plastic Bag Free
Despite the efforts of Boris Johnson, The Mayor of London, environmental group Greener Upon Thames, and support from 90% of Londoners, Olympic organizers have so far refused …
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Challenge Yourself To Use Less Plastic
In 2010, Susan Beraza and Jeb Barrier created the educational environmental film "Bag It". "Bag It" looks into the industry of plastic and how much plastic our society uses e…
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Colorado Supporting Reusable Shopping Bags
It's time for the city of Boulder, Colorado to update its master plans for Waste Reduction. Boulder City Council updates it's master plan every five years and the last update…
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A Little Place Called Aspen
Aspen City Council is currently proposing to ban plastic bags commonly provided to customers during checkout at two of Aspen's grocery stores, Clark's Market and City Market.…
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National Dry Cleaning Chain To Start Using Custom Reusable Bags
Martinizing Dry Cleaners, in conjunction with The Green Garmento, are forming a partnership to move away from single-use plastic packaging to reusable garment bags. Martinizi…
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Napa Valley Hosts "Better Bag Month" in October
Napa Valley, California is hosting Better Bag Month in October. The county is giving away reusable shopping bags at various locations throughout Napa Valley to promote the us…
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Washing Reusable Shopping Bags Resolves Issues of Bacteria
University of Arizona Microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba has released the findings from a test he performed in early summer of 2010, regarding health issues of eco friendly reu…
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