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 ArticlePlastic bag ban back on Seattle council's agenda
"Paper or plastic?"Seattle wants to take that choice away in order to save the environment and money. The city council is considering a ban on single-use plastic bags, because they are harmful to...
View Article'Bag your bags' King County says of troublesome plastics
If you’re confused about what to do with the plastic bags you get at grocery stores, you’re not alone. Many people know that they’re bad for the environment and that they can be recycled, but how 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 ArticleUnexpected consequence of Seattle's bag ban: Carrying stuff
It’s been a month since single-use plastic shopping bags were banned in Seattle. Now, if you buy groceries, clothes or pretty much anything else, you can either bring your own bag or pay 5 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
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