The city of Forsyth, MO is going green!  Actually, they are already green.  Thanks in no small part to a group of dedicated citizens.  Take a look at their website. http://forsythgoinggreen.com/

On March 8, 2010,

More and more cities are considering and/or implementing plastic bag bans - this is an important step for all of us because as these cities start to consider the effects of plastic bags and bans and taxes, they are beginning a process to understand more clearly all of the complicated issues around getting rid of plastic bags.  There are the super markets, the consumers, the small retailers

California Assembly Member Brownly has introduced legislation calling for a state-wide ban on plastic bags.  Additionally, the legislation would authorize retailers to charge for paper bags, up to $.25.  The bill is AB 1998 and was introduced on Feb.

Lois Kazakoff: On plastic bags and political will.  Lois writes about what is going to make a society change their opinion and laws about plastic bags.  Money, tourism and jobs.  Kazakoff, in a tiny editorial, writes that although plastic bags are not a priority for many tiny island nations - jobs and tourism certainly are.  And nothing will dampen tourism like a large

The city of Santa Cruz, California is considering banning plastic bags.  They are inspired by their neighbor cities and want to see if they can pass similar restrictions in their city.  This is what we at ConservingNow have been talking about when we say, "Together We Can Make a Difference".  It means taking cues from one another, listening, watching and seeing what wor

Its not just cities that are trying to rid themselves of plastic bags.  States are trying as well.  Recently, a state senator from Oregon proposed legislation banning plastic bags statewide.

Facing anti-plastic bag legislation nationwide, many stores have taken the initiative to reduce their plastic bag consumption voluntarily.  Publix grocery store is one such retailer.  Here is summary of many of the changes they have been making:

The News Herald reported last week on an environmental study about plastic bags in Florida.  Sure, there isn't much new in the report - and by that I mean there isn't much we don't already know about the dangers and pollution of plastic bags.  But there are some excerpts that are worth reposting here.

ConservingNow.com is pleased to see that these Central Coast government officials are taking the lead to not only rid the environment of a major source of litter and waste, but are also dedicated to clean up of the plastic mess on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.  It is clear from this article that the officials at the meeting are taking the issue very seriously and are determined to do wh