What does the term “green packaging” mean in the reusable bag marketplace? Here at ECOBAGS.com we evaluate bags & packaging materials based on the following parameters:
• Quality, durability, country of origin and third party certification for fair wage and fair labor standards.
• The chemical processes used to create the products.
• The degree to which the base materials for the bags are compostable, biodegradable or reusable.
It’s easy to see why market confusion exists about “green” products & … Read More
California Plastic Bag Ban Loses in the Senate
On August 31, 2010 the California Senate rejected AB 1998, a proposal to eliminate single use plastic bags. The ban, which passed the Assembly in June, would have eliminated single use plastic bags in grocery stores and pharmacies, starting in 2012 and in liquor and convenience stores in 2013. The proposal also included $2M in grants/loans for green businesses.
Why did this proposal fail? What do we learn? And how does this affect green packaging going forward?
Why the Ban … Read More