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DC leads (green) nation in bikes, bags

Three Calif. Wal-Mart stores to stop providing free bags

Nain plastic bag ban in effect

By KEVIN SPEAR The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — Paper or plastic? How about neither? Florida environmental officials want to make the state the first in the nation to prohibit throwaway plastic and paper bags. The proposed ban would follow a five-year phase-out during which escalating fees, starting at a nickel a bag, would be…

Folsom Walmart to start reusable bag trial

DEIRDRE KELLY From Monday’s Globe and Mail Published on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 12:00AM EDT Last updated on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 3:12AM EDT As fashion director of Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Robin Keeler has her pick of anything in the mall. But these days her accessory du jour is made of water-resistant polypropylene and costs…

Sept 17, 2009 Save Mart stores in the greater Sacramento, Calif., area is supporting the “Got Your Bags?” campaign of the Keep California Beautiful organization by offering shoppers a free reusable grocery bag with a purchase of $20 or more. “Our company believes that reduce-reuse-recycle practices are part of good business,” said Steve Junqueiro, president…

Shimla, October 2, 2009: Jute and cotton bags are back in demand as Himachal Pradesh say goodbye to non-biodegrable polythene bags on Friday. In 1999, Himachal Pradesh was the first state to ban recycled colour polythene bags. All kinds of polythene bags are currently banned in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Chandigarh. Chief Minister Prem…

Bags will be offered throughout October and replace thousands of plastic bags Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 8:15 AM EDT COLUMBUS��” The color pink and the pink ribbon has become America’s symbol for breast cancer awareness. Throughout October, Kroger customers will have the opportunity to purchase pink reusable bags, with proceeds supporting breast cancer research.…