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Single Use Plastic Bags

Reducing Our Environmental Impact

Posted 05.25.2012 | Parents
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This week's Family Dinner Table Talk, from HuffPost and The Family Dinner book: When you’re out shopping, and you haven’t brought your own bag ...

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Frivolous Challenge: Nation's Most Progressive Plastic Bag Ban in Peril

Matthew Spiegl | Posted 03.13.2012 | Green
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Matthew Spiegl

It's corporate bullying by the plastic industry to make cities and counties think twice before passing environmental laws that cut into their profits, laws that are supported by the majority of residents who prefer to live in clean communities.

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Boulder Considers Ban On Plastic Bags

Posted 12.11.2011 | Denver
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At its Tuesday meeting, the Boulder City Council will consider a ban on or mandatory fee for using plastic shopping bags at supermarkets and convenien...

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'Tis the Season to Save the Earth (And Your Money)

Dr. Reese Halter | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
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Dr. Reese Halter

Going green is the new "normal" for the coming decade. In addition to being ecologically sound, going green will save each family a couple thousand dollars a year.

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