Ban on plastic bags in Seattle? Group gearing up for one more try
When you go to the grocery store, it’s easy to forget to bring a reusable bag with you.But the consequences of just taking the plastic bags that are doled out at most grocery chains is devastating to...
View ArticleSeattle ban on plastic shopping bags kicks in soon
They may be sorely missed by many dog owners in Seattle, who use them for cleaning up after fido. But they pollute our waterways, get stuck in the gears at recycling plants, harm marine wildlife and...
View ArticleReady for a statewide ban on plastic bags?
If you’ve shopped in Seattle lately, you’re probably aware of the ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags that started July 1. Now, you have to bring your own re-usable tote, or pay five cents for a...
View ArticleOlympia Becomes 10th Wash. City to Ban Plastic Bags
Olympia has become the tenth city in Washington to ban disposable plastic bags from retail stores. A unanimous vote from the Olympia City Council means» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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