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Austin Texas Weighs In On Plastic Bag Ban

Posted September 8th, 2010 by admin

Austin, Texas, has taken up the paper vs. plastic debate and is considering a plastic bag ban. Environmentalists believe plastic bags cost taxpayers while manufacturers contend that it is economical for retailers, handy for customers, and a necessary industry for economic growth. The Solid Waste Services Department has stepped in to resolve the conflict with [...]

Tags: Austin City Council, Austin Texas, Brownley Bag Ban, California, eco-friendly bags, feasibility study, Planet Earth Bag, Plastic Bags, Reusable Bags, San Francisco Bay, Save the Bay, Solid Waste Services Department

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California Brownley Bag Ban And What Will It Mean To You

Posted September 1st, 2010 by admin

Every year, Californians use an inordinate amount of plastic bags, averaging about 5,000 a person, which adds up to a colossal 19 billion. It costs about $25 million per annum for municipalities to dispose of them in landfills. These staggering figures may be due to the fact that only 5 % of the plastic bags [...]

Tags: American Chemistry Council, Assembly Bill 1998, Brownley Bag Ban, California, Heal the Bay, marine life, Planet Earth Bag, Plastic Bags, protect wildlife, Reusable Bags, Sacramento, Santa Monica bay

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