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Plastic Bags

Plan to ban plastic bags moves ahead in San Diego - SmartBrief

Published: 4 December

The American Chemistry Council noted that plastic bags use far less energy to create than paper bags and called for more time to consider the ban. ... [more]

Command Packaging Invests in Recycling Plastic Bags - GreenBiz

Published: 4 December

Command Packaging, a maker of plastic bags for retailers and restaurants, has been officially licensed by the state as a recycler for plastic bags and film. ... [more]

Paper or Plastic? That’s Not the Right Question - Wall Street Journal Blogs

Published: 4 December

That could explain why governments from California to China to Catalonia have struggled to figure out exactly what to do with plastic bags. ... [more]

Governor tells Legislature that budget fix is urgent - San Diego Union Tribune

Published: 4 December

JM SAN DIEGO: San Diego's natural resources committee voted yesterday to send a proposed ban on plastic bags to the full City Council for action early next ... [more]

Mid-Morning Read: Fossella's Reception, Plastic Bags - Politicker

Published: 4 December

By Azi Paybarah On December 14, Vito Fossella will hold a “thank you” reception for supporters, and the event is fueling speculation he may seek elected ... [more]

Mayor undecided on plastic bag charge - Peterborough Examiner

Published: 4 December

While most local merchants shrug at the prospect of charging their customers a nickel for a plastic bag, the overwhelming consensus is that reusable bags ... [more]

Plastic bag use still a Bow Valley question - Canmore Leader

Published: 4 December

By Hamish MacLean Toronto shoppers will likely be charged five cents per plastic bag at grocery stores next June, according to a story on CBC’s website ... [more]

Los Gatos shorts: Paper or plastic? Bag fee is moving ahead - San Jose Mercury News

Published: 4 December

The proposed ordinance is aimed at all types of single-use bags, but commission member Steve Glickman says that thin plastic bags are of most concern. ... [more]

Nickel and diming away plastic bags - Toronto Town Crier Newspapers

Published: 3 December

8 the city will accept plastic grocery and retail bags (not the milk, bread or clear plastic food bags) in the blue bin for recycling. ... [more]

Toronto to impose fee on plastic bags - United Press International

Published: 3 December

3 (UPI) -- Toronto city councilors voted to impose a 5-cent fee on plastic shopping bags at supermarkets next year to help with landfill costs. ... [more]

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