Taking action against plastic bags

By: Administrator |
On: 21/02/2012 09:49:17 |
In: Environment |
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Plastic bags litter our towns, pollute our beaches and threaten animals in our oceans. As a consequence, many governments have taken action by either imposing charges or outright bans. The idea is to encourage people to use paper bags or reusable alternatives instead.

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Plastic bag PR drive in Phuket

By: Administrator |
On: 21/02/2012 09:47:30 |
In: Environment |
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The Thai island of Phuket is to try and address the problem of plastic bags, but retailers have called for an increased public relations drive regarding the issue.

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Northern Ireland to introduce plastic bag charges from 2013

By: Administrator |
On: 20/02/2012 11:59:05 |
In: Environment |
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Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has said that from April of next year, plastic bags will cost customers 5p each. A year later, the price will rise to 10p.

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Los Altos to opt for paper over plastic

By: Administrator |
On: 20/02/2012 11:56:08 |
In: Environment |
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Yet another Californian town seems set to outlaw plastic bags. A plan to address a waste problem seems likely to compel Los Altos to ban them in favour of paper bags.

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Why the world is awash with plastic bags

By: Administrator |
On: 20/02/2012 11:54:20 |
In: Environment |
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If you wonder why paper bags are considered so much better for the environment, it all revolves around biodegradability. Simply put, paper bags are biodegradable, plastic bags aren’t.

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Choose paper bags that are fit for purpose

By: Administrator |
On: 17/02/2012 15:57:51 |
In: Paper Bag Co |
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The art of choosing paper bags to hand out to your customers is to choose those that will be fit for purpose. Paper bags come in many forms and it is not simply a matter of splashing out on the cheapest available.

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Can paper bags be strong and resilient?

By: Administrator |
On: 17/02/2012 15:56:13 |
In: Paper Bag Co |
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One of the main reasons why many shops still prefer to hand out plastic bags with purchases is the belief that they are stronger than paper bags. However, this isn’t actually the case.

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Taking action against plastic bags

Plastic bag PR drive in Phuket

Northern Ireland to introduce plastic bag charges from 2013

Los Altos to opt for paper over plastic

Why the world is awash with plastic bags

Choose paper bags that are fit for purpose

Can paper bags be strong and resilient?

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