Dive summary:
- While banning single use plastic bags is gaining popularity, Georgetown, Texas, has gone with trying to push recycling rather than banning the bags outright.
- The “Bag-the Bag” program will collect plastic bags along with residents normal recycling, special bags can used for a larger quantity of bags.
- A full bag ban will take effect in Austin coming next March.
From the article:
"Bag-the-Bag gives a recycling option for all types of plastic film, including single-use bags, and would allow business to proceed as usual," said Jennifer Gregory, TDS marketing director. "Texas Disposal Systems is invested in making program participation information accessible as other municipal customers are expressing interest in adding our program to their current curbside recycling program." ...
