You probably already know that effective January 1, 2010, the District will begin charging shoppers 5 cents for every plastic bag used at the grocery or liquor store. Most of that money goes to cleaning-up the Anacostia River, but the general goal is to reduce the number of plastic bags that clog our rivers, waste petroleum and crowd our landfills. If you’re a low-income DC resident, you can get free reusable …
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Eating green is very easy these days, especially in an urban environment. Most major grocery stores have organic food options, and there is an abundance of farmers’ markets in DC area as well. However, eating green is not enough – sure it’s a good first step and an investment into your health, but there is always room for more change. …
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The DC Council has voted to unanimously support the Anacostia River Clean-Up and Protection Act of 2009. Although an additional vote is necessary to move the bill to the Mayor for his signature, it looks inevitable that the legislation, and the plastic ban included therein, will be law very soon.
Under the law, retailers will be prohibited from giving out plastic bags that are not recyclable. In addition, a 5 cent charge …
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