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How Much Do You Know About Plastic Bags?

April 27, 2018 –

Think you know the facts about plastic bags? Take our quiz to find out!

New Studies Show Plastic Bags are Best Option for the Environment

March 29, 2018 –

Are you using cotton grocery bags because you believe they’re better for the environment? Convinced that plastic bags are ruining the planet? Well, scientists have some interesting news – recent studies from two countries prove that plastic bags are the best option for the environment, while cotton bags are actually having a negative impact on our planet and human health.

Plastic Grocery Bag Ban Ignoring Many Facts

June 6, 2017 –

The Eagle News Online recently published a letter to the editor that shares plastic grocery bags’ many benefits and insists that bags themselves are not the problem, but littering and its enforcement are.

Recycling on the Rise

March 9, 2017 –

According to a new piece from Environmental Leader, the recycling rate of plastic bags and wraps is quickly on the rise

APBA Letter to Boston City Council President Wu

November 30, 2016 – More »

Finding holes in drastic bans on plastic bags

September 6, 2016 –

Are bans on plastic bags a bit drastic? As John Sapochetti from the Boston Herald states, the practicality of a bag ban just doesn’t add up.

Are Tote Bags Really Good for the Environment?

September 6, 2016 –

The short answer: No.

Is Chicago’s Plastic Bag Ban Effective?

August 3, 2016 – More »

Bags and Crafts: Summer Edition!

July 27, 2016 –

We love to get creative, especially when it comes to reusing our plastic bags! From packing lunch for the next day to cleaning up after a pet, plastic bags are easily reused and recycled every day.

Bag Ban is Unscientific and Unsustainable

July 27, 2016 –

It’s no surprise that, compared to the alternatives, plastic bags are the most environmentally friendly option at the checkout — and a recent piece in The News Tribune only confirms the truth.