Free Plastic Bags

Source: news.yahoo.com --- 26 days ago
For the time being, Seattle shoppers can use all the Free disposable Bags they want. What was supposed to be the country's first fee on paper and Plastic Bags will not start on Jan. 1. Instead, Seattle voters will be able to ratify or reject the fee, likely in next August's primary election. ...

Source: www.bbc.co.uk --- 41 days ago
My Plastic-Free challenge is almost over. In part, I'm relieved, as it's been hard work to deal with such a big restriction on what we as a family can buy and eat. I'm looking forward to little things like yoghurt (yoghurt pots are polystyrene, I never did find it in glass), crisps and celery. My husband is particularly keen to see bin Bags making a reappearance in the kitchen. And, truth be told, so am I, but will I revert back to all my previous Plastic-wrapped ways tomorrow? I don't think so. I will be writing a piece about my conclusions this week (look out for it on the Magazine index ) but until then - and barring any Plastic blowouts in the final few hours! - here is the full list of Plastic I accumulated this month: 62 Disposable nappies (made with bio-Plastic) 15 Nappy Bags 4 Small juice bottles and 1 big one 5 Lids to glass bottles 4 Drinking straws 1 Packet of nappy wipes 1 Plastic cup 1 Fork 4 Containers from takeaway meal 1 Strawberry punnet 1 Carrier bag 2 Milk bottles 1 Lid to a jar of chilli sauce 1 Wrapping from a wooden toothbrush 4 Pieces of sticky clothes cleaning paper 1 Paper / polystyrene cup 1 Balloon stick 2 Takeaway tea lids 4 Beer widgets GRAND TOTAL: 116 items For comparison, the previous month's tally was 603 items including 120 nappies, 68 cups or lids, 33 milk or drinks bottles, 22 food trays / pots, 37 carrier Bags and 67 other food packets. So although I found it impossible to give up Plastic comple ...

Source: www.canada.com --- 33 days ago
City authorities in Delhi have rounded up 20,000 Free-roaming cattle in the past year to improve health and safety standards. "Last month alone we caught about 2,000 cows," said an official from the city, which presented the annual figures to the Delhi High Court last week. The court has repeatedly ordered authorities to clear the streets of the animals, which it says are a threat to traffic and a health risk. Many of the cows belong to farmers who do not have space to house their cattle and thus let them wander at will. The captured animals are sent to state-run shelters, then auctioned. Animal welfare activists say the cows, considered sacred by Hindus, live in terrible conditions, eating garbage from open dumps and often dying after eating Plastic Bags. "One post-mortem of a cow revealed 14 kilos of Plastic," said N. G Jayasimha of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals. ...

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com --- 10 days ago
Whether you work in a Fortune 500 company or a one-person home office, you're going to use office supplies. Here's eight ways to go green that will also save your business some green. 1. Buy in Bulk Buying in bulk makes sense for a variety of reasons. You'll save money over the long-haul. You'll make less trips to the office supply store. You'll also cut down on packaging such as cardboard boxes and Plastic Bags. Ordering supplies in bulk online will also get you lower or Free shipping. 2. Reuse and Recycle Packaging Regardless of how large your order is, you're going to end up with packaging to dispose. Use Earth911 to find out where to recycle packaging. Before you do, though, consider ways it can be reused: * Cardboard boxes can be used to ship packages or move items around, and they can be collapsed when not in use to take up little space. * Plastic Bags, bubble wrap and packing peanuts can be used to store and protect valuables. Read the full story here. Related: Greening Your Office: Cut Costs & Reduce Impact How To Switch To Renewable Energy At Home More on Environment ...

Source: blog.lib.umn.edu --- 2 days ago
Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Nomad World Pub, 501 Cedar Ave S. Minneapolis Free Artist Tomás Saraceno uses principles from engineering, physics, aeronautics, and architecture in his work to demonstrate the limitless possibilities when solar and human energy combine. As an artist in residence at the Walker Art Center, Saraceno will complete construction on Museo aero solar, a solar-powered sphere made from thousands of reused Plastic Bags. The Bell Museum and the Walker Art Center are partnering to present a discussion of art and aeronautics with Saraceno and University of Minnesota aerospace engineers. ...

Source: statefairblog.dallasnews.com --- 11 days ago
Tradition has it that way back in the day, you could snarf up more Free stuff at the State Fair than you could carry off - I still treasure a little Heinz pickle pin I got there when I was a kid - and that the giveaways, in these lean times, have gone away. You can still find Free stuff'n'trinkets, although in most cases, somebody wants you to fill out a credit card application to get it. I did get my sneakers cleaned, but had to fend off a pitch for the cleaning product, which tempers the advantage. Still, I ran across a couple of choice items. At the Oncor booth in the Coliseum, they were giving away nylon totes that you can wear like a backpack, a handy alternative to those Plastic Bags you have to carry in your hand. If you don't want to be a walking advertisement, you can wear it backwards. We also struck pay dirt in the Food and Fiber Building, where we got nice new Texas highway maps (I love maps), an excellent guide to state parks, and region-by-region brochures on state historical sites. For my favorite freebie, though, I'll have to wait: Every fall, the Dallas Farmers Market gives away a beautiful, frame-worthy calendar. In recent years, they've had 'em at the fair, but this time, they're handing out "calendar coupons" to pick one up at the market on Oct. 18. I guess this encourages people to come to the market, but it had been my single favorite Free fair item. ...

Source: www.lime.com --- 3 days ago
>> Sheryl Crow's designed a reusable tote bag for Whole Foods ! The Bags (right), made from 80% post-consumer Plastic bottles, will go on sale Oct. 15 for just 79 or 99 cents each, depending on the size. >> Of course, reusable Bags aren't actually green unless you, you know, reuse them! If you've got all the reusable Bags you need, don't take new ones even if they're being given away Free. Stick with what you've got for the best enviro results: "If each bag is used multiple times -- at least once a week -- four or five reusable Bags can replace 520 Plastic Bags a year, says Nick Sterling, research director at Natural Capitalism Solutions, a nonprofit focused on corporate sustainability issues."   >> Still need more Bags? Make your own tote -- from reclaimed fabric! Threadbanger shows you how via this cute instructional video:   >> Got too many reusable Bags already? Turn totes into messenger Bags! On Flickr, duganj provides a photo-illustrated guide for this DIY project.   Photo courtesy of Whole Foods ...

Source: www.thehindu.com --- 20 hours ago
Nedumbassery: In an effort to ensure a Plastic-Free airport control zone and to position itself as an environment friendly initiative, the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has announced plans to replace Plastic Bags from the retail ... ...

Source: www.thepetitionsite.com --- 14 days ago
Hey Richmond!   Hey World!! By now we all the harms of using Plastic Bags.  It only takes a tiny change in the way we go to any shop - grocery, boutique - really - any shop! By just grabbing a couple of cotton or jute shoppers when you head out the door, you too can make a difference.  It's really that easy. When shops stop needing to give out Plastic Bags - they stop buying them.  We all need to play our own tiny part to end this silly circle.   Sign here & show the world how we all believe in Plastic Free! ...

Source: www.thepetitionsite.com --- 29 days ago
WE HERE IN BOISE IDAHO HAVE  STRONG FAMILY AND COMMUNITY BASED VIEWS.  WE LOVE AND CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE LIVE WITH A DEEP PASSION.  IDAHO IS ONE OF THE FEW STATES OUT THERE THAT STILL HAS NATURAL BEAUTY TO ADMIRE AND WE HIGHLY INTEND ON KEEPING THAT WAY.  WE LOVE TO LOOK AROUND THE "TREASURE VALLEY" AND SEE OUR CHILDREN PLAYING IN THE CLEAN PARKS WHILE WE TAKE A WALK DOWN THE BEAUTIFUL WALKWAYS WE HAVE AROUND TOWN, AS WELL AS OUR BEAUTIFUL "GREENBELT".  PART OF OUR PRIDE IS HOW CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL IT IS EVERY DAY WE STEP OUT THE DOOR INTO THE WORLD WE ARE SO GRACIOUS FOR.  TO HELP KEEP OUR COMMUNITY BEAUTIFUL AND LITTER Free WE HAVE STARTED THIS PETITION TO HELP BEGIN THE BAN OF USING Plastic SHOPPING Bags IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE FACTS ARE OUT THERE FOR ANY ONE TO READ VIA THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE INTERNET.  BELIEVE IT OR NOT FOLKS,  WE TRULY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE !  THERE ARE MANY OTHER CITIES AND OTHER COUNTRIES THAT HAVE ALREADY PASSED THIS LAW AND HAVE SAVED THOUSANDS OF LIVES, AS WELL AS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN REVENUE FOR THE ECONOMY. THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS THAT THIS CAN HELP THE PEOPLE AS WELL AS THE ENVIRONMENT. LET US TAKE A STAND ON THIS TOGETHER.  ONES VOICE IS HEARD, BUT THOUSANDS OF VOICES ROAR !  WE CAN BE HEARD  FELLOW IDAHO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.  PLEASE SPEAK UP AND SIGN OUR PETITON.  TAKE A STAND FOR YOUR COMMUNITY AND FOR YOUR FAMILIES. THE CHILDREN WILL GREATLY APPRECIATE WHAT WE WILL LEAVE FOR T ...

Source: www.wickedlocal.com --- 39 days ago
School is under way, and many households have begun the ritual of making lunches for the children each day. It has been noted that the average child generates about 67 pounds of waste material each year from school lunches, as these are usually packaged in disposable materials. Fortunately, however, it is possible to greatly reduce this number while helping the environment. All that is needed is to eliminate the Plastic Bags, aluminum foil, paper napkins, lightweight Plastic bottles and replace them with containers that can be used over and over again. For example, substitute a cloth napkin, a strong (reusable) Plastic fork or spoon and a stainless-steel bottle for the beverage. Also, use heavy Plastic containers that can be reused many times for the sandwich or other foods. These simple steps will result in keeping many pounds of material out of our waste stream, which will then result in a large savings to Marblehead as the town will not have to pay to have that debris hauled away from our Transfer Station. Not only is this process beneficial to our town and environment but also to each family, as the average “waste-Free” lunch using reusable materials costs about $2.65, compared to $4.02 for one using disposable materials. ...

Source: www.grist.org --- 16 days ago
These days, you can't swing a dead cabbage without hitting a reusable bag. The darlings of the environmental movement (totes, not cabbages) are increasingly being provided Free or cheap to green-minded consumers. And they serve a good purpose: four or five reusable Bags, used at least once a week, can replace the use of 520 Plastic Bags each year. But if not used for their intended purpose, the Bags are hardly an environmental boon. Cotton and canvas Bags can require a lotta water and energy to manufacture and may be colored with toxic dyes. Nonwoven polypropylene totes require about 28 times as much energy to produce as standard Plastic Bags. Bags made from recycled material often cost more than those without. And perhaps most important, shifting ingrained shopping habits is easier said than done, as anyone knows who has forgotten to tote their totes to the store. That may take a while to change; as one marketing professor points out, it's not yet taboo to be seen carrying a Plastic bag. source:  The Wall Street Journal ...

Source: www.wickedlocal.com --- 15 days ago
The drop-off compost facility on Dogtown Road will be open for the disposal of brush, leaves and yard waste on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Leaves must be Free of rocks and debris and brush must not be more than four feet in length and four inches in diameter. All Plastic Bags must be emptied for better composting. No bricks, stumps or Plastic Bags are allowed.  The Compost Facility is open to Gloucester residents only and a resident sticker must be affixed to the vehicle. Stickers are available at City Hall. Call 978-281-9785 for directions to Dogtown Road.     ...

Source: www.dailypress.com --- 24 days ago
A grocery store in Smithfield responded to Isle of Wight's concerns by going Plastic-bag Free. When Tom Wright brought up the notion of banning Plastic shopping Bags last year, he wasn't taken too seriously at first. ...

Source: www.freecycle.org --- 6 days ago
Where once you might have had an unsightly glut of Plastic Bags, these days many people find themselves with an expanding collection of fabric ones. As a valuable opportunity for companies to broadcast their logo, they are often given away Free at events and festivals and as a reward for high spending in supermarkets, so the first thing to do is to stop accepting Free ones. Leave them behind in shops and give your extras away to friends; I suspect they'd also be snapped up by your local Freecycle group (www.freecycle.org). Click here to read in full ...