Thursday, July 5, 2018

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A FREE PLASTIC BAG!





Every "free" plastic bag is very costly to our environment.  The 2013 City of  Austin plastic bag ban greatly reduced plastic bag litter.  However, because of a recent Texas Supreme Court ruling, the City can no longer ban plastic bags.

It is now up to the retailers to NOT offer single-use plastic bags at check-out. We as consumers can influence their decision. If we want the retailers in Austin to not provide these bags, we need to let them know NOWWe have a voice! 

Encourage your favorite grocery stores and other retailers to not provide free plastic bags at check-out. For example, go to HEB.com and find "contact us" at the bottom of the page. Tell them how you feel. If enough people make their voices heard, it will make a difference.



1 comment:

  1. I'm sharing a link to this on my Facebook page today. I'll also check to see if we can add a link to the AustinRecycles Facebook page. You inspire me Dena! Thank you for that!

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