October 29, 2008 by jameslucas.

Plastic Bag Bans: US Update
Reusable bags are becoming mainstream as more and more municipalities follow the San Francisco lead and ban plastic bags. Currently there are hundreds of towns considering bans or taxes in order to reduce or eliminate plastic bags. Plastic bags are considered politically incorrect because of environmental hazards such as pollution, wildlife endangerment and because they are unnecessary landfill hogs.

Plastic Bag vs Paper Bag Facts: What is Best?
Growing concern over the waste of plastic and paper bags has many people puzzled over what is the right thing to choose. Here are the facts.

Plastic Bag Bans Gain Momentum in the US
Across the country, hundreds of municipalities are considering banning or taxing free plastic bags. In 2007, San Francisco became the first major city to ban plastic bags. Even smaller towns, including 30 Alaskan rural villages have banned the bags. In September, Westport CT became the latest in the trend by overwhelmingly approving the ordinance.

Reusable Bags: Green Bag Tips for Choosing the Right Shopping Bag for You
As Americans become more eco-conscious and switch to reusable shopping and grocery bags, it can be overwhelming trying to select from among the dozens of options. How do you find the right bag to fit your lifestyle? Here are some questions to consider.

Plastic Bag Bans: World Update
In the last two years, there has been a striking momentum to reduce or eliminate plastic bags in the US as more Americans become aware of the environmental hazards of these bags. While the US movement is in its infancy, much of the world has already taken action.

Big Oil Fights Plastic Bag Bans
Across the country, from big cities like San Francisco to small towns like Westport CT, there is a movement to eliminate free plastic bags because of environmental issues. This movement is not sitting well with Big Oil, which is fighting all efforts which might hamper this $4 billion industry.

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