I was sickened this morning to learn that the proposed ban on plastic bags went down in flames and wanted to share this LA Times blog post with anyone who might be interested. You can read about it here.  Classically, this is a story that hasn’t been widely publicized and thus I had a hard time finding any more resources to share. Once again, the lobbyists in Sacramento prove that they wield all the political power in the state.  Please, [...]

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You can watch the very clever mockumentary HERE and then sign Heal the Bay’s petition.  Better still, call your legislator and tell them you support the bag ban. Here’s how. AB 1998 will create one uniform policy across California for addressing all types of single-use bags to encourage consumers to use reusable bags, the most sustainable alternative. If passed, AB 1998 would: Ban single-use plastic bags at supermarkets, convenience stores and large retail establishments with pharmacies. The ban would not [...]

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Is Greenopia! I received the Greenopia guide for Christmas, and I’m just tickled pink. It’s a handbook listing virtually every green business in Los Angeles. You can find restaurants, contractors, dry cleaners, beauty salons and more, and they are all ranked according to how profound their commitment to the environment it. You can buy it directly from http://greenopia.com and also find a listing there of where to buy the guide retail. The website also has other news you can use. [...]

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Plastic bags – your time has come

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