Monthly Archives: September 2009

Reusing Reusable Bags

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Plasticless

I’m usually an enthusiastic cheerleader about reusable shopping bags. Disposable plastic shopping bags are one of the most obvious targets for plastic reduction. I was given pause when I read a thoughtful article complaining about the fact that businesses are … Continue reading →

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Clear And Present Danger: Plastic Litter and Urban Floods

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Plasticless

Let’s get this out of the way first. Plastic waste doesn’t CAUSE flooding. Rain causes flooding. Discarded plastic bags and plastic bottles DO impact the efficiency of flood control systems in several ways. Besides the obvious potential for clogging drains, … Continue reading →

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Making Reusable Bags from ‘Disposable’ Bags

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Plasticless

This isn’t exactly a review of Fat Bottom Bags. I chose local solutions as much as possible and these bags are made in the North West of America. They caught my eye because they look quite a bit like the … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, PlasticLess Tips, Shopping | 7 Comments