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European Union seeks to reduce plastic bag usage
2013-11-04 18:25:00| Canadian Plastics Headlines
The European Commission has unveiled a proposal aimed at drastically reducing the use of plastic bags.
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European Union seeks to reduce plastic bag mountain
2013-11-04 12:08:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: European Union member states will be encouraged to tax or even ban plastic bags under proposals to tackle the tons of plastic waste that enters the water system and kills wildlife. Some countries, such as Denmark, have greatly reduced the use of plastic bags by introducing mandatory charges. Monday's initiative aims to spur all 28 EU states into action. The proposals, if adopted by member states and the European parliament, would require EU nations to cut their use of the thin plastic bags...
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Milwaukee Starts Plastic Bag, Film Recycling Campaign
2013-10-15 15:53:00| Waste Age
Milwaukee has launched a campaign to increase the recycling of plastic bags and other plastic film products. read more
My View: Don't let plastic bag ban blow in the wind
2013-10-03 16:25:59| Waste Management - Topix.net
Let's clarify that statement since it is meant positively, not negatively. Oregon has been in the forefront of efforts to decrease the amount of garbage we dispose of by implementing initiatives based on the three Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - plus composting.
Washingtons Thurston County Passes Plastic Bag Ban
2013-09-30 15:32:00| Waste Age
Washingtons Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance that will ban most plastic carryout bags in the unincorporated parts of the county. read more
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