Enact Global Plastic Bags Ban, says UN Environment Chief

Achim Steiner, executive director of the UN Environment Programme, called for a global ban on plastic bags, Monday, June 8. " "Single use plastic bags which choke marine life, should be banned or phased out rapidly everywhere. There is simply zero justification for...

One Free Reusable Shopping Bag to Every Home in Squamish

Greener Footprints, a local non-profit society, will be launching its Kick Your Bag Habit Squamish Farmers Market downtown Squamish. The launch marks the start of a month-long promotion to help people to reduce disposable plastic bag use and ease the transition to a more...

Plastic Bag Recycling Made State Law

"Plastic Bag Recycling Made State Law Posted: 12/14/2008 - 3:48:14 PM Taking a cue from county lawmakers on Long Island, New York is cracking down on wasteful plastic shopping bags. Retailers larger than 10,000 square feet and chains of more than five stores each larger...