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New Delhi's Approach to Plastic Bags

Posted on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 20:25

The City of New Delhi, India has taken a different approach to banning plastic bags.

In a new law passed in January 2009, Delhi has made it illegal for citizens to carry plastic bags or use them for waste. If you are caught carrying a plastic bag, you could be jailed or fined.

Malta Charges for Plastic Bags

Posted on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 19:35

“As from March [1], 2009 it becomes illegal for shops, small and large, to give away plastic bags. Only the transparent, no hands, small bags given with bread and food from the counter can be dispensed free. All other bags must be sold.”

http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2009/02/22/vince.html

Letter to Retailers

Posted on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 19:35

Much of the focus of this blog has been about cities around the world. What about a city closer to home - what about closer to your home?

Ireland's Plastax

Posted on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 19:29

After exploring many options to discourage citizens and retailers from using plastic bags, in 2002 the country of Ireland decided to charge all consumers a small amount of every plastic bag they used to bag their groceries.

Thinking About A Plastic Bag Tax in Your Town?

Posted on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 19:28

The New York Times noted that much of the success in Ireland was do to the will of the people.

The citizens of Ireland wanted to use less plastic bags. During this same time, cloth or reusable bags have become incredibly popular and trendy. Additionally, Ireland is said to have a young population, eager to adopt measures in support of environmental benefits.

Hong Kong Bans Plastic Bags

Posted on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 19:26

As of July 7, 2009, some 2,000 retail stores in Hong Kong will start charging HKD0.5 for each plastic bag provided to consumers.

The government plans to register retailers covered by the regulations; and these retailers include supermarkets, convenience stores, and personal care products shops.

Bhutan Bans Plastic Bags

Posted on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 19:25

The country of Bhutan first introduced a plastic bag ban in 1999.

This ban was further reinforced in 2005. Due to the difficulty in implementing the ban, the country reintroduced the ban again in May 2009.

Bangladesh Bans Plastic Bags

Posted on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 19:14

In Bangladesh, plastic bags have been banned completely since early 2002.

Bangladesh discovered that plastic bags were choking the countries drainage system, which led to widespread flooding throughout the country in 1988 and 1998.