- Fort McMurray has passed a single-use paper and plastic bag ban that will go into effect September 1, 2010. Read more
- Philadelphia Councilman, Frank DiCicco has not given up on eliminating plastic bag waste in the city. He proposed an ordinance this week that would require shops who offer plastic bags to also provide plastic bag recycling bins. Read more
Friday, December 11, 2009
Bag Monster® Week in Review
Here is some recent news on the reusable bag movement:

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Single-Use Bag Ban Passes in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray residents have less than a year to kick their single-use bag habits. Beginning September 1, 2010, single-use paper and plastic bags in Fort McMurray will no longer be an option. Shoppers will need to remember to bring reusable bags with them when making a purchase.On Tuesday, the council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo unanimously voted to pass the Single-Use Shopping Bag Bylaw. The ban will apply to most retailers but excludes pharmacies, liquor stores and restaurants. There will be consequences for any retailer who ignores the bylaw. A fine of $250 for a first offence, $500 for a second and $1,000 for subsequent offences.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Bag Monster® Week in Review
Here's the latest on the reusable bag movement:


- Delaware has passed a law requiring stores with more than 7,000 square feet or chains with at least three stores of 3,000 retail square feet to sell reusable shopping bags and install recycling bins. Read more
- A plastic bag ban is now in effect for the community of Nain, in northern Labrador. The plastic bag ban was voted on in July and went into effect December 1, 2009. The community of 1,200 used more than 100,000 plastic bags per year. Read more
- In July, Penang, Malaysia launched a "No Plastic Bag Day" campaign banning the distribution of free single use bags each Monday. The program has been expanded to include Tuesday and Wednesday as bag free days as well. Those who insist on having a plastic bag will be charged 20 sen. Read more
- A final decision on the single-use bag ban in Fort McMurray has been delayed until December 8, 2009. At the last council meeting, an amendment was made to the bylaw to include single-use paper bags. Read more
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Reusable Bag Program Prepares D.C. Residents for Upcoming Bag Fee
For residents of D.C., reusable bags may soon become staples not to be forgotten when making a purchase. With less than a month left until the bag fee in D.C. goes into effect, the District is helping out by donating over 112,000 reusable bags to seniors and low-income residents in the city.
Council approved the bag fee in June, and beginning January 1, 2010, single use plastic and paper bags will come with a price tag of five cents each. All businesses selling food and alcohol will be required to collect the fee and the money raised will be used to clean up the heavily polluted Anacostia River and educate the public about litter.
This fee stands out from other fees that have been implemented around the country because it applies to both single use paper and plastic bags. The environmentally responsible choice is to use reusable bags, and the District Department of the Environment is helping to make this possible. As part of the "Skip the Bag, Save the River" campaign, the DDOE will host several bag giveaways throughout the month of December. Any citizen in need of a reusable bag can get one, free of charge. View dates and locations here.

Council approved the bag fee in June, and beginning January 1, 2010, single use plastic and paper bags will come with a price tag of five cents each. All businesses selling food and alcohol will be required to collect the fee and the money raised will be used to clean up the heavily polluted Anacostia River and educate the public about litter.
This fee stands out from other fees that have been implemented around the country because it applies to both single use paper and plastic bags. The environmentally responsible choice is to use reusable bags, and the District Department of the Environment is helping to make this possible. As part of the "Skip the Bag, Save the River" campaign, the DDOE will host several bag giveaways throughout the month of December. Any citizen in need of a reusable bag can get one, free of charge. View dates and locations here.
Monday, November 30, 2009
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Reduce Waste This Holiday Season - How To Sustainably Wrap Gifts
Give the gift of reuse this holiday season! ChicoBag™ has made it easy with this how-to video with step by step instructions on wrapping your gifts with ChicoBag™ brand reusable bags. Wrapping presents with reusable bags provides a gift within a gift. Reusable bags are the perfect eco-friendly alternative to traditional gift bags and wrapping paper. According to the Clean Air Council, an additional five million tons of waste is generated during the holidays. Four million tons of this is wrapping paper and shopping bags. Reduce your waste and wrap gifts with ChicoBag™ brand reusable bags!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Bag Monster® Week in Review and Experiences at Green Festival
News on the reusable bag movement has been coming in all week. Here's the latest:
Photo: Beth as the Bag Monster - Read about her experience at Green Festival.

- San Francisco, CA: Bag Monster made an appearance at Green Festival. Check out the pictures below!
- The Watsonville City Council has formed a subcommittee to evaluate a single-use bag ban in the city. Read more
- The plastic bag fee in Yellowknife, Canada will not begin until January 15, 2010. The fee was supposed to go into effect on November 1st but has been delayed. Once the fee goes into effect, customers will be charged 25-cents per single-use plastic bag. Read more
- Beginning on November 30th, plastic bags will no longer be given out by retailers in Nain, Canada and paper bags will come with a price tag for consumers. Read more
Photo: Beth as the Bag Monster - Read about her experience at Green Festival.
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