 The Facts:
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Each year, approximately 500 billion to one trillion single-use disposable
plastic bags are used throughout the world.
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Californians use nineteen billion (19,000,000,000) single-use carryout bags
annually and throw away 600 per second, but less than 5% of these bags are
recycled;
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Marin residents throw away 138 million bags annually that end up in Marin's
landfill or elsewhere
How to say "no thank you" to accepting a plastic bag Click Here
The Campaign:
MARIN COUNTY WANTS TO LEAD THE NATION IN ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTALLY HARMFUL SINGLE-USE BAGS.
WE ARE SUPPORTING AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL BAN MERCHANTS FROM
PROVIDING NON-REUSABLE PAPER AND PLASTIC BAGS AT ALL RETAIL LOCATIONS
IN MARIN. WITH SUPPORT FROM COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, GROUPS AND BUSINESSES,
WE CAN ENSURE ITS PASSAGE ON EARTH DAY 2010.
A joint project of the County of Marin, EcoMom Alliance, Green Sangha, iReuse.com and Teens Turning Green.
Go To the BYOBag Website for more information: click here
BYOBag Days:
Join us on the third Saturday of every month and bring your own reusable where ever you shop.
January 16
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 16
June 19
July 17
August 21
BYOBag Day Kickoff photos:
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Emily interviewed by press
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BYOBag Lead Team showing off their bags
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 Supervisor Charles McGlashen interviewed by press
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PRESS
MarinIJ : Campaign to ban plastic and paper bags in Marin
Mill Valley Hearld : Teens pitch ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ to merchants
KCBS : Marin Seeks Ban on Paper and Plastic Bags
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