First off, I want to welcome a new blog to my blogroll… Plastic Bag Watch is a very focussed blog dealing primarily with banning campaigns throughout the UK. Here is a neat map that he used to show many of these campaigns:
The most interesting post on this blog for me was a commentary on EU laws standing in the way of outright bans of plastic bags. I myself am quite perturbed that the EU is forcing Malta to stop requiring local beverage companies to use returnable glass. This will be a step backwards as far as I am concerned as the businesses will undoubtedly go for the cheaper plastic. This will only add to the already prevalent problem of litter.
January 23rd, 2008 at 10:20 am
Thank you for the honourable mention. It is good to see another anti-plastic campaigner out there, with another blog of knowledge to consume and enjoy!
By the way, as much as I would like to take the credit for the map on the site, it was hosted with kind courtesy of David at Abolish Plastic Bags (www.abolishplasticbags.org.uk), another great anti-plastic bag website and blog. Check that site out too for more info on the plastic bag free campaigns happening across the UK.
January 29th, 2008 at 2:56 am
Thanks for the info. I can’t wait to check this blog out!
BTW, I added your blog to my blogroll