Who and Where Are We Banning Plastic Bags

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We saw this today on the plastic’s News Website. Yes, there is a Web site devoted to what? You got it, ALL THINGS PLASTIC!

Today they featured a comprehensive list of cities and towns and counties that are currently banning plastic bags. Here is a look at the list.

Anyone wondering who, what and where are plastic bags being banned?

The communities in California with plastic bag bans are Calabas, Fairfield, Long Beach, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Millbrae, Monterey, Palo Alto, Pasadena, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale and the following counties: Los Angeles, Marin, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz, which have enacted bans for the unincorporated areas….

In addition, San Luis Obispo and Alameda counties have bans that apply to both unincorporated areas and incorporated cities. In San Luis Obispo, that’s seven: San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles and Pismo Beach. In Alameda, that’s 14 cities: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro and Union City.

Outside of California, there are plastic bag bans in Portland, Ore.; Seattle, Bellingham, Edmonds and Mukilteo, Wash.; the Texas cities of Brownsville, Fort Stockton and South Padre Island; the Colorado communities of Aspen, Telluride and Carbondale; East Hampton, Southhampton and Rye, N.Y.; Westport, Conn.; Bethel Bay and Hooper, Alaska, and three of the four counties (islands) in the state of Hawaii—Kaui, Maui, and the Big Island.

In addition, three counties in North Carolina — Hyde, Currituck and Dare — together enacted a plastic ban. Montgomery County, Md., and Washington, D.C., have a 5-cent fee on plastic carryout bags and Basalt, Colo., has a 20-cent fee on plastic carryout bags.

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Bulk Reusable Shopping Bags & the Advantages of Buying in Bulk

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Business owners have a variety of ways to cut back and save money. They also know it is important to stay abreast of trends and do what they can to be environmentally friendly. For businesses, such as grocery stores, the demand to provide customer with an eco-friendly alternative to paper and plastic is great. Giving the customer’s a choice reflects well on your business. However, you still need to stay within budget, so one solution to this problem is to buy bulk reusable shopping bags. Buying in bulk saves your business money, as manufacturers reduce prices when you buy this way. Basically the more you buy, the cheaper it is!

Another advantage for both the business and the manufacturer is that buying bulk shopping bags means the producers spend less on shipping and packaging and this also helps your business get a better price. Bulk orders also mean a smoother production, which decreases the marginal cost because of increased production. This is a good for both the parties and saves money on both ends. Having a good working relationship with the manufacturer gives businesses the advantage of keeping up on fluctuation in costs that may affect the prices of products or shipping changes.

Bulk reusable shopping bags are good for other types of organizations as well. Non profit groups that want to offer bags with their logo on it can in the same way that regular businesses can. They can show their concern for the environment and keep up with the trends taking place in society. Individuals can also save when buying in bulk. If a family uses a great deal of bags for shopping and other uses, then buying a large number of bags allows them to have enough bags on hand when needed.
Convenience is another reason to buy bulk reusable shopping bags for businesses. If you buy large quantities at a time, you can unpack and stock the items less often. This saves time and the manpower needed to do this task. In addition, having the bags on hand is a good idea in case the business gets a rush of orders for the bags or more customers decide they want to start using the reusable bags as opposed to the paper or plastic. Businesses need to do whatever they can to cut costs and save money to stay on target. Buying in bulk for any items you need is a good way to save money.

San Luis Obispo Says “Ney” to Plastic Bags

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Those dreaded plastic bags will soon no longer be tolerated in San Luis Obispo says their city board. In a 3.5 hour testimony and hour long board comment section the board voted to outlaw plastic bags in San Luis Obispo. It’s official, plastic bags will be banned in San Luis Obispo County effective October 1st! This comes in after a controversial vote by the county’s Integrated Waste Management Authority board Wednesday night.

The board, comprised of 13 people, made up of the county’s Board of Supervisors, representatives from seven cities and one representative of the community service districts.

A super-majority vote was called, which translated means that eight board members had to vote in favor of the proposal, instead of the usual seven; the final vote was eight to five, the least amount of votes necessary to pass the ban.

The ban will apply to single-use plastic bags at supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores and big-box stores as part of an effort to get shoppers to start bringing in reusable bags.

A group called “Save the Plastic Bag,” based in San Francisco, says it will now file a lawsuit against the county within thirty days to overturn the vote.

San Luis Obispo County is now the 15th community in the state of California to pass a ban on single use plastic bags! In San Louis Obispo approximately 130 million plastic bags are used each year and this measure will help them clean up considerably.

As with bans in other California cities, if a shopper forgets their reusable bags, they will have the option to buy a paper bag for $ .10 cents.

Way to go SLO TOWN!

Wholesale Reusable Grocery Bags

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Grocery store chains today are offering customers not only paper or plastic bags, but also wholesale reusable grocery bags. For customers not familiar with these terms, they may wonder what the difference is between the types of bags offered. The reusable bags are made and used to help the environment. They are generally made of some type of sturdy material so customers can reuse them numerous times. Some to mention are non-woven polypropylene and woven polypropylene. These bags help reduce waste, cut down on pollution, save natural habitats and reduce use of fossil fuels by taking paper and plastic bags out of circulation. Many stores are now offering a discount on groceries for using reusable bags too!
Stores that do not give their customers the choice of wholesale reusable grocery bags may be losing business, as these bags are gaining in popularity because more people are becoming concerned with environmental issues. By offering reusable bags, stores are not only doing their part to help save the environment, but also giving their customers a strong, durable bag to transport their groceries safely. The material used in reusable bags is stronger than the paper or plastic and can prevent tears or ripped handle type mishaps. When properly cared for and cleaned the reusable bags can lasts for years and carry the business logo if customized.

Grocery store chains have the option to buy customized wholesale reusable grocery bags and this is an inexpensive form of advertising for the store. The different choices in handles, sizes, colors and styles mean numerous possibilities for the customers. If customers enjoy these bags and use them, it also cuts down on the clutter of bags they have at home. Every trip to the grocery still will no longer mean more bags to store in cabinets at home. Another plus for the store is that when customers choose to carry your custom bags, they advertise for you. Everywhere they go puts your logo in front of countless people.
There are many advantages for businesses that choose to offer customers wholesale reusable grocery bags. Besides doing their part to help the environment, they are also helping customers feel good about their choice to use reusable bags instead of paper or plastic. As the concept of reusable bags continues to grow and becomes fashionable, stores needs to keep up with the customers’ wants and needs and offer them alternatives the traditional bags if they want a successful business that continues to thrive.

Custom Wholesale Reusable Bags

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When you run your own business or organization it is important to gain customers or members. One affordable way to advertise your business and do something good for the environment as well, is to buy wholesale reusable bags customized with your brand or logo on the side. The bags may also have contact info or a website address if your business or group has one. Since you will need a large quantity of these types of bags, it is best to buy them wholesale and save money. Because the bags are reusable, you will cut down on cost of future bag orders.
Decide on the information you would like to have on the bag as well as the colors and type of handles. The information on the wholesale reusable bags can include your business logo, your phone number, address or any other information you would like to add. The customized bags are also good for nonprofit groups and special events. Customers and group members will appreciate that you are stepping up and doing your part to help the environment. This reflects very well on your company and may drive customers to you instead of the company only offering paper or plastic.

When buying custom wholesale reusable bags, you can opt for the higher quality bags and still save. The sturdier materials cost more, but help prevent mishaps. Some materials are even rip resistant and water proof. Offering the better quality means that customers will feel appreciated and that they are worth the extra effort. Reusable bags are not useful unless they last a long time. If they break or tear after just a few uses, they end up in the landfill and help add to the country’s waste. They must be durable to last through many uses and the higher-quality bags can last for years.
Individuals can benefit from wholesale reusable bags as well. If you need bags for a variety of uses and for several family members, then buying wholesale can save you money. You can also customize the bags you buy to make them more appealing. Your family members are more likely to use a bag if they like the way it looks. Whether you choose wholesale bags or customized bags is up to you, but just doing small things like using the reusable bags can make a big difference in our environment. Just one person can help make the difference!

Reusable Lunch Bags and Accessories

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The use of single use paper lunch bags is on the decline as more families are going green to help clean up the environment. Using non-woven polypropylene, canvas, or cotton shopping bags is a popular way to avoid using the paper or plastic offered at the market and for other kinds of shopping as well. There are other ways to reduce waste and preserve fossil fuels, and that is by choosing reusable lunch bags. These bags are durable and safe to use numerous times. They can even be washed out to ensure they are always staying clean. The bags can be imprinted with your custom imprint design and also come in a host of cool colors. Reusable lunch bags are fun, cute and ours here at ReuseThisBag.com even have a see through plastic slot on top that allows you to slide your business card right into! No more mistaken identity in the company refrigerator!

Like other eco-friendly bags, reusable lunch bags are made from a variety of materials. Ours however are made from non-woven polypropylene on the outside and on the inside have insulation to ensure to keep your food or drinks either warm or cold. These bags are a delight to carry and make taking your lunch to school fun and fashionable for many children. Aside from that you are making your mark, taking a stand and letting the World know that you give a “hoot” about the environment!
On some Web sites there are free patterns to make reusable lunch bags for yourself on. If you like to sew, you can make these bags out of any type of material you wish. Also, you can choose any pattern or color and make as many as you need for each family member and save money by making them yourself. This is a good idea to make sure each child has a bag he is proud to carry to school each day. The choices of materials and patterns are limitless, so your unique personality can shine while you help to save the environment.
Along with the reusable lunch bags, you can also choose to use reusable sandwich containers or drink containers. These items help reduce the use of plastic disposable sandwich bags and juice boxes. They are easy to care for and only require washing in warm soapy water each night. The sandwich and drink containers are durable and last through numerous lunches. These too come in colorful fun designs for children and a variety of colors and patterns for adults. Using the reusable items helps the environment because it keeps waste out of landfill and means less disposable bags to manufacture, saving our precious fossil fuels.

Eco Friendly Tote Bags – Handy Carrying Bags

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Many people are taking advantage of using convenient and trendy eco friendly tote bags. These bags offer a handy way to carry all of the essentials in one bag, and help the environment at the same time. These reusable bags are great for those who have a busy life, and require items to be carried from one place to the next. Mothers and fathers with small children will find these totes to be incredibly valuable regardless of the ages of their children. Smaller children are in constant need of entertainment, and older children are participating in a multitude of activities.

Using the handy carrying bags for baby items as a diaper bags can help to eliminate the need to carry another bags. These types of totes offer the ability to carry many items. The eco friendly tote bags are typically made from material that is environmentally friendly to create. It is important to know what the carbon footprint is when companies make certain types of bags. Those that have a small carbon footprint are better for the environment in the long term. Plastic bags for instance, emit a great deal of carbon dioxide into the environment when they are made.

Many companies use eco friendly tote bags to promote and market their company’s product or services. This is an effective and low cost way to market. Many people use these bags, and if they are given away, they can be a nice way to say thank you to a customer. These bags market themselves, because the company logo and brand recognition are benefits that these bags offer to companies. People like to carry these bags around, because they offer a convenient way to carry several items without a problem.

One of the nicest aspects of using environmental friendly bags is being a part of solving a large problem. The environment will only become worse over time if measures are not taken to change the amount of waste and pollution that is damaging the Earth. One of the easiest ways to help to reduce waste is to reuse. Using eco friendly tote bags offer a great solution to a problem that is on the rise. Using these bags will decrease the growing demand for plastic bags. This will result in less plastic bags being produced, which in turn will reduce the amount of waste and toxic pollution that the bags create.

New Leaf Community Markets Reusable Bag Program Leads the Way!

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Today in Santa Cruz California popular New Leaf Community Markets announced that they have hit a milestone in successfully not using “plastic bags.” This milestone in particular was the announced 3,000,000 (3 millionth) bag which was packed and NOT made of plastic!

A huge part in what has allowed New Leaf to have such great success with encouraging people to bring their own bags has been and continues to be with the beginning and wild success of their Envirotoken program.

Envirotoken is program begun by New Leaf 3 years ago in which every customer who brings their own bags is given a token (typically worth $ .10 cents). At the entrance to the stores there are “Jars” and the customer has the ability to choose between a multiple of charities to donate to.

As a thank you to the people for making the Envirotoken program such a success, New Leaf is offering a $ .20 cent token today!

The Envirotoken has contributed $220,698 to dozens of local organizations including Save Our Shores, Fishwise, Homeless Garden, Project, Native Animal Rescue and People Power. For more on the story see the article here at the Mercury News.
We here at ReuseThisBag.com encourage the use of reusable shopping bags in all aspects of our daily lives and raise our hats to New Leaf in their honor today. This program has so many benefits. First, the program encourages people to remember to bring their own bags. Second, it allows people to give a nickel or a dime to a charity of their choice (where typically they would not). Lastly, it allows the retailer to spend $ .10 cents on the token and charity and saves them thousands on what they would be spending on plastic bags had they still benn buying them.

Great Work New Leaf! You have made us proud!
RTB Staff

Info Graphic: 09/11 Ten Years Later

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The September 11, 2001 the USA was ATTACKED! These attacks were actually a series of four stealthly coordinated suicide attacks against the United States. The targets were New York, and Washington D.C. That morning 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four passenger jets. The goal was simple. Two planes were to crash into the Twin Towers in New York City, and two planes to go into the Pentagon in Washington DC. As we know, the first two planes brought the towers down killing thousands of people. The 3rd plane was flown into the Pentagon killing hundreds of people. Luckily, with acts of heroics, the passengers on board the 4th plane were able to take back the plane from the terrorists and crash it into a field in Pennsylvania.

Today in honor of this day and the loss of loved ones we are proud to show you our latest in our monthly series of info graphics entitled:

9/11, Ten Years Later

God Bless the USA!

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