plastic bag ban Archives - Page 9 of 13 - Plastic Waste Solutions
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Ban On Plastic Bags Remains On Paper – India
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsBan On Plastic Bags Remains On Paper - Trivandrum News | Yentha.com. "A shop keeper in one of the leading retail outlets in the city said, ‘We do not charge for plastic bags.” However, when Yentha drew his attention...
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Silicon Valley must do its part to reduce plastic in oceans
Posted on May 18, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsMercury News editorial: Silicon Valley must do its part to reduce plastic in oceans - San Jose Mercury News. San Jose is to be applauded for its foresight to rid us of plastic bags. ...
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Kudos to city for bag ban Part II- San Diego
Posted on May 18, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsCommunity dialog: North County | UTSanDiego.com. It is interesting to read the two comments in this article. One from Barbara who has...
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Video: Los Angeles City Council to Ban Plastic Bags, Workers Protest
Posted on May 15, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsVideo: Los Angeles City Council to Ban Plastic Bags, Workers Protest. This petition to stop the ban is based only on self serving needs. If these people were to loose their jobs they will get other jobs that is...
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Plastic ban: Corporation officials raid shops in city – India
Posted on May 15, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic & Wildlife, Plastic Limiting RegulationsPlastic ban: Corporation officials raid shops in city - Times Of India. "It is illegal to sell plastic items below 40 microns as they are not biodegradable and pose health hazards for cattle if eaten. The civic body has carried...
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Baguio businessmen agree with plastic bag ordinance – Philippines
Posted on May 15, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsBaguio businessmen agree with plastic bag ordinance | Sun.Star. 'Plastic bags are not the problem, users are' is the emphasis by plastic manufacurers not wanting to loose their profits at the expense of the environment. Sounds like guns are not...
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‘Plastics are not the problem’ – Philippines
Posted on May 15, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations‘Plastics are not the problem’ | Inquirer Opinion. A well crafted but manufacturer biased reply to the thankfully increasing plastic ban in the Philippines. Plastic bags are not the problem, users are is their...
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Kudos to city for bag ban – San Diego
Posted on May 13, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe Coast News | Making Waves in Your Neighborhood. Kudos to city for bag ban "Kudos, congrats, and salutations to Solana Beach for being the first city in San Diego County to pass a plastic bag ban...
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Oahu plastic bag ban signed into law – Hawaii
Posted on May 13, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsOahu plastic bag ban signed into law | KHON2 Hawaii's News Leader. "Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle signed a plastic bag ban into law Thursday afternoon. The law bans all non-recyclable paper and non-biodegradable plastic bags effective July 1, 2015. "This is really...
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Environment department lauded Davao City’s ban on plastic bags -Philippines
Posted on May 13, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsEnvironment department lauded Davao City's ban on plastic bags | Sun.Star. "The ban of these non-biodegradable containers will significantly reduce the City’s burden on managing wastes that are very damaging to the environment said DENR 11 Regional Executive Director Jim...
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