For along time now, I've been bringing my own bags when I grocery shop. Whether I bring a canvas bag or old paper bags, the point is to recycle and quit using plastic.
Last week I saw the headlines....
L.A. City Council votes for ban on plastic shopping bags
The council plans to ban plastic carryout bags in the city's stores by 2010, unless the state imposes a 25-cent fee on those who request them.~By David Zahniser,
Council members said they hope an impending ban would spur consumers to begin carrying canvas or other reusable bags, reducing the amount of plastic that washes into the city's storm drains and the ocean. "This is a major moment for our city, to bite the bullet and go with something that is more ecologically sensitive than what we've ever done before," said Councilman Bill Rosendahl,
I strongly encourage you to talk to your Chamber of Commerce and council members to get them moving in the same direction as LA City. Many of us are part of networking groups and members of the local chambers so it wont require us to go out of our way to simply bring up the conversation about why this is so important and how this can positively affect our cites and environment. And, as an added benefit, not only do you get to spend time networking with people in your community but you are creating a positive name for you and/or your company in your local community....just a little marketing on the side!
First, help take a step in the right direction by simply carrying a reusable bag to the market when you shop. Next, simply strike up a conversation with people in your local government / council to spark the ideas and get them thinking. These are two easy steps that don't require a lot of time but can make a BIG difference. Have a beautiful day!
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