Deborah, a Los Angeles Times Blogger, living in Mexico City, notes the many changes she experienced when she went to her local super market.  Firstly, she noticed that all plastic bags were stamped with a biodegradeable logo in accordance with the law.  She also notes that the city recently has taken up other earth friendly measures throughout the city.  While its only one woman'

"San Jose officials will begin deciding this week whether to join some of the world's largest cities in banning the ever-useful but prodigiously polluting plastic bag.

Ever wonder how businesses prepare for bag bans?  What kinds of steps do they take to rid their customers and stores of plastic bags?  The following is an article from North Carolina and I think it is a good example of how small businesses cope with change.  We will continue to watch the changes in the Outer Banks and see how well the retailers are getting on with the new le

There is a great article in the New York Times that summarizes where many American cities are on their plastic bag policies, be it recycling, banning or taxing. 

See the article here:

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/19/where-recycling-plastic-bag...

Mexico City has banned stores from using any plastic bags that do not biodegrade.  The move comes from an effort of the government in Mexico City to clean up the city and improve its environment.  "The law affects all stores, production facilities and service providers within the Federal District, which encompasses the city limits.

"Over one hundred Magnetic Island State (primary) School students have signed a petition asking Townsville City Council to ban the use of plastic shopping bags on the Magnetic Island.  For the record the petition to Townsville City Council reads: "We, the

"The town took a step toward joining Westport as the only town in the state to ban most plastic grocery and retail bags, the Connecticut Post reported. 

Gearing up for Seattle's big vote tomorrow - here are a number of news articles that ran over today and over the weekend.  There are so many sides to this story and its great to see all of the interesting perspectives everyone has.  Its obvious how important this issue is and how much thought and consideration Seattle residents are giving to their voices. 

The Scientific American Podcast this week is reviewing whether or not plastic bag bans work.  Forcusing on the bag ban in China, the podcast considers whether or not customers are really using less bags, and more importantly, whether or not there is less plastic bag waste and pollution as a result of the bans.  "Yet, a survey by the International Packaging Assocation found that t

Fairfield, Connecticut has recently voted to ban plastic bags.  "Plastic checkout bags used by stores and organizations here are now a step closer to extinction, as the town is poised to become the second in the state to ban the distribution of plastic bags at checkout counters.  Heeding arguments that disposal of the plastic bags harms the environment, the town's Reusable Bag Or