Jan 11 2008
China Bans Plastic Bags
The statistics are frightening, 3 BILLION plastic bags per day used in China. In an effort to give a damn about the planet, they have been banned from being given away freely.
The city of San Francisco forbid use of plastic bags last year, why haven’t more states followed their lead?
Read about China on CNN here.
Read “The Real Cost of Plastic Bags” here.
Read the Associated Press summary on Plastic Bag Laws Worldwide here.
On a personal note, a few months ago I switched to using fabric bags I bought at Grade A for $1.00/each. They are so durable and spacious, I find I only need three bags for a weekly shopping trip. The only trick is, remembering to bring them with you when you go to the store.