Comments on: Plastic Bag Consumption in the US and Abroad: Looking Ahead for 2009 http://greencottonblog.com/2009/01/plastic-bags-2009/ The Greening of Fashion: One Thread at a Time Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:34:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bobby http://greencottonblog.com/2009/01/plastic-bags-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-8596 Bobby Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:34:13 +0000 http://greencottonblog.com/?p=671#comment-8596 P-P-P-PLLLASSSSTICCCC!!!!! P-P-P-PLLLASSSSTICCCC!!!!!

]]> By: ConservingNow http://greencottonblog.com/2009/01/plastic-bags-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-7240 ConservingNow Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:19:59 +0000 http://greencottonblog.com/?p=671#comment-7240 We agree that consumer awareness is a huge issue. We also believe that people really want to change their habits but sometimes need a little help. At www.conservingnow.com, we take multiple approaches to further this cause. 1) We have FREE car window static clings to help remind everyone to use their reusable bags. (Get yours today!!) 2) We have FREE parent and teacher resources to teach our young people about the environmental impact of plastic bags so they will grow up making the right choices. 3) We track all community, legislative and corporate progress and initiatives in this area. Come join our community - Together we can make a difference!!! www.conservingnow.com We also have over 5500 fans on our Facebook page - conservingnow.com. Sign up as a fan today! We agree that consumer awareness is a huge issue. We also believe that people really want to change their habits but sometimes need a little help.

At http://www.conservingnow.com, we take multiple approaches to further this cause. 1) We have FREE car window static clings to help remind everyone to use their reusable bags. (Get yours today!!) 2) We have FREE parent and teacher resources to teach our young people about the environmental impact of plastic bags so they will grow up making the right choices. 3) We track all community, legislative and corporate progress and initiatives in this area. Come join our community – Together we can make a difference!!!

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We also have over 5500 fans on our Facebook page – conservingnow.com. Sign up as a fan today!

]]> By: Natalie http://greencottonblog.com/2009/01/plastic-bags-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-5026 Natalie Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:04:02 +0000 http://greencottonblog.com/?p=671#comment-5026 I just saw your post sited as a source for a story on reusable bags in the 7th Generation newsletter and wanted to say, on behalf of http://www.ReusableBags.com (soon to become Reuseit.com) thank you for siting us as a source for your information. We're glad to see our research being put to good use. Thank you for helping to spread the word. You can check out more of our plastic bag facts here: http://www.reusablebags.com/facts.php?id=4 I just saw your post sited as a source for a story on reusable bags in the 7th Generation newsletter and wanted to say, on behalf of http://www.ReusableBags.com (soon to become Reuseit.com) thank you for siting us as a source for your information. We’re glad to see our research being put to good use. Thank you for helping to spread the word. You can check out more of our plastic bag facts here: http://www.reusablebags.com/facts.php?id=4

]]> By: James S. Klich II http://greencottonblog.com/2009/01/plastic-bags-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1649 James S. Klich II Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:04:42 +0000 http://greencottonblog.com/?p=671#comment-1649 What is stores charged a fixed fee for plastic or paper bags? This would be done every time you buy something. There would be no charge if you bring your own bags. What is stores charged a fixed fee for plastic or paper bags? This would be done every time you buy something. There would be no charge if you bring your own bags.

]]> By: Plastic Recycling http://greencottonblog.com/2009/01/plastic-bags-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1392 Plastic Recycling Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:36:51 +0000 http://greencottonblog.com/?p=671#comment-1392 I believe that all grocery stores, variety stores etc. should be forced to charge customers who need plastic bags a fee to help pay for the recycling. It would also encourage people to use the cloth bags you can purchase! I believe that all grocery stores, variety stores etc. should be forced to charge customers who need plastic bags a fee to help pay for the recycling. It would also encourage people to use the cloth bags you can purchase!

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