Bra doubles as shopping bag

Lingerie manufacturer Triumph International Japan introduced their bra / reusable bag combination. When in bra formation, the shopping bag portion acts as padding.

http://www.triumphjapan.com/release/unique/2006110700166.html


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San Francisco ban in effect

As of Tuesday 11/19/2007 large grocery stores are only allowed to distribute paper or biodegradable plastic bags.

From the San Francisco Gate
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/11/19/BA2BTE64K.DTL

From CNN
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/tech/2007/11/26/lawrence.plastic.bag.ban.cnn

Bring your own...

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London considering banning free plastic bags

On November 27, the London Local Authorities (Shopping Bag) Bill is due to be deposited in Parliament. London councils want free plastic bags to be banned to encourage the use of reusable bags.Councillor Merrick Cockell, chairman of London Councils, said: "The campaign to rid the capital of the environmental blight of throwaway shopping bags begins here."


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Plastic Bag News from New York and Arizona

In New York and Arizona there is talk of plastic bag recycling. While recycling is good, reusing is better. The energy and resources needed for recycling can be spared by bringing a reusable bag.

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Massachusetts designates "Reusable Bag Day"

Heard about the office trend of "No Email Fridays?" Well Massachusetts has declared Wednesday at "Reusable Bag Day" to promote the overall use of reusable bags. Hong Kong and Singapore sponsored similar programs, and brought a lot of attention to the cause.

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Zanzibar banned plastic bags

In 2006, Zanzibar banned the import and production of plastic bags to help protect the environment. The Government was particularly concerned with damage to marine life and the negative impact that could have on tourism. Shoppers are encouraged to use raffia reusable bags instead of plastic. Violating the ban results in a fine and/or jail time, but sceptics question if the ban will be enforced.

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City of Santa Monica Task Force discuss plastic bags

On 10/9/2007, the City of Santa Monica Task Force on the Environment discussed the distribution of plastic bags at commercial establishments in Santa Monica. Options reviewed included a ban, a tax, recycling, and community education. The discussion will continue in following meetings.

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