 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
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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