Comments on: The end of plastic bags? http://lubbockleft.com/2008/02/02/the-end-of-plastic-bags/ A strong progressive voice in Lubbock, TX Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:39:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Tony Langham http://lubbockleft.com/2008/02/02/the-end-of-plastic-bags/#comment-9904 Tony Langham Sun, 31 May 2009 15:26:45 +0000 http://lubbockleft.com/2008/02/02/the-end-of-plastic-bags/#comment-9904 Hello, Where can I view to get an o/all picture on whats being done with the US of A to kill / erdaicate / lessen usage of plastic bags. We're having a ' Picnic in the Park ' on JULY THE 4th and we'd really like to find out as much as possible and print it etc. Last year Victoria Park, Salisbury SP1 [ the venue ] had over 750 people attending an mostly family folk. Hello,
Where can I view to get an o/all picture on whats being done with the US of A to kill / erdaicate / lessen usage of plastic bags.
We’re having a ‘ Picnic in the Park ‘ on JULY THE 4th and we’d really like to find out as much as possible and print it etc.
Last year Victoria Park, Salisbury SP1 [ the venue ] had over 750 people attending an mostly family folk.

]]> By: Tex Slim http://lubbockleft.com/2008/02/02/the-end-of-plastic-bags/#comment-539 Tex Slim Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:16:27 +0000 http://lubbockleft.com/2008/02/02/the-end-of-plastic-bags/#comment-539 I've always preferred paper or reusable bags but I'm the exception since I was a recycle center mgr. at Cash For Cans in early 70's at Coors warehouse. I also know the peril of plastic bags since I worked as a temp at Boren Services and was assigned to city landfill for nearly a year picking up litter blowing out of back of dumpster trucks and blue/white plastic bags were the major litter factor. The only known purpose for those plastic bags is they are used for litter bags in cars and small trash cans underneath sinks since most trash is put in bags before going to dumpsters. I’ve always preferred paper or reusable bags but I’m the exception since I was a recycle center mgr. at Cash For Cans in early 70’s at Coors warehouse. I also know the peril of plastic bags since I worked as a temp at Boren Services and was assigned to city landfill for nearly a year picking up litter blowing out of back of dumpster trucks and blue/white plastic bags were the major litter factor.

The only known purpose for those plastic bags is they are used for litter bags in cars and small trash cans underneath sinks since most trash is put in bags before going to dumpsters.

]]> By: nick http://lubbockleft.com/2008/02/02/the-end-of-plastic-bags/#comment-473 nick Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:30:50 +0000 http://lubbockleft.com/2008/02/02/the-end-of-plastic-bags/#comment-473 Also, Wal-Mart has reusable bags for $1/each. Not sure what they're made from, but they seem really durable and hold as much as 2-3 regular plastic bags. For a buck a bag, they're almost a no-brainer. (They're around the freezer case at the Wal-Mart at 82nd and Milwaukee - not sure about other locations.) I'd love to see a plastic bag ban or tax here, but it will be quite some time before any but the most liberal cities (see: San Francisco, Austin) actually do it. Also, Wal-Mart has reusable bags for $1/each. Not sure what they’re made from, but they seem really durable and hold as much as 2-3 regular plastic bags. For a buck a bag, they’re almost a no-brainer. (They’re around the freezer case at the Wal-Mart at 82nd and Milwaukee - not sure about other locations.)

I’d love to see a plastic bag ban or tax here, but it will be quite some time before any but the most liberal cities (see: San Francisco, Austin) actually do it.

]]> By: Dana Miller http://lubbockleft.com/2008/02/02/the-end-of-plastic-bags/#comment-464 Dana Miller Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:15:22 +0000 http://lubbockleft.com/2008/02/02/the-end-of-plastic-bags/#comment-464 And check out BaggyShirts - Reusable Bags Made From Recycled Clothing for a Healthier Planet! They are made in the US, by artisans working from their homes and paid a decent wage...very green! Check them out at www.baggy-shirts.com! And check out BaggyShirts - Reusable Bags Made From Recycled Clothing for a Healthier Planet! They are made in the US, by artisans working from their homes and paid a decent wage…very green! Check them out at www.baggy-shirts.com!

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