http://thegogreenblog.com/20-cents-tax-on-shopping-bags-seattle-voters-say-no/ Go Green With The Go Green Blog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:03:07 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 http://thegogreenblog.com/20-cents-tax-on-shopping-bags-seattle-voters-say-no/comment-page-1/#comment-1704 Nimisha Bajwa Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:10:23 +0000 http://thegogreenblog.com/?p=1120#comment-1704 I understand both sides of this issue. I truly wish that the 20 cent tax would encourage majority of shoppers to reuse plastic bags. However, chances are that most shoppers would just dish out the extra money in support of convenience and time saving efforts. Therefore, a more effective strategy would include conveniently placed plastic bag recycling/reusing stations at most stores and/or rewarding those who choose to utilize reusable/recycled bags. I understand both sides of this issue. I truly wish that the 20 cent tax would encourage majority of shoppers to reuse plastic bags. However, chances are that most shoppers would just dish out the extra money in support of convenience and time saving efforts. Therefore, a more effective strategy would include conveniently placed plastic bag recycling/reusing stations at most stores and/or rewarding those who choose to utilize reusable/recycled bags.

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