Trash Free Initiative

"Help raise awareness of litter, illegal dumping and related crimes; the laws associated with them, and their social and environmental effects
on our communities, our economy.
http://www.fergusonf...ash_index.shtml

"A small fee on single-use bags in stores creates an incentive for consumers to bring their own reusable bags to the store causing a decrease in the use of single use bags in the county where it is in place.
These bags make up a large percentage of the trash that pollutes our
watershed and by reducing them at their source, we are reducing the abundance found in our watershed.

Since enacting the bill, DC has seen an estimated 50% reduction in the use of disposable carry out bags.

In a poll we conducted in 2010, 78% of businesses reported either
positive or no impact to their business and 75% of DC residents reported using fewer single-use plastic bags."
See also- (youtube video)


http://www.washingto...BfliR_blog.html



http://www.altenergy...ur-environment/