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It is always inspiring to see smaller towns and cities take the lead in reducing plastic bag consumption.  The Colorado Association of Ski Towns is a perfect example of a local drive to do something incredible for the environment.  Here's the latest update on where the cities and towns rank.

"The Colorado Association of Ski Towns Reusable Bag Challenge started March 1 and runs through Sept. 1. Grocery stores are providing information about the number of customers who use reusable bags, and the results will be measured per capita, Carson said.

Basalt, Summit County, and the Granby, Winter Park and Fraser area are ranked first, second and third, respectively. Vail is fourth, and Aspen is fifth. The competing mountain towns have saved an estimated 2.4 million plastic bags, according to a news release."

For more information:
http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/aug/25/steamboat_6th_ongoing_reu...