OCTOBER 11TH, 2010
By ADMIN
On November 16, 2010, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and adoption of an Ordinance to ban single use plastic carryout bags at certain retail stores in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
The Final EIR evaluated a number of Alternatives, including banning plastic carryout bags and imposing a charge on paper carryout bags at all supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacies and drug stores, convenience stores and foodmarts.
Additional information can be found on the County’s website at BragAboutYourBag.com
FEBRUARY 4TH, 2009
By ADMIN
Another sad example… A rather large crocodile that had been bothering local residents was captured in November in Australia. The crocodile eventually passed away due to plastic bag ingestion. While plastic bags are known to be a problem for sea turtles, the fact that they are dangerous to crocodiles came as a surprise to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
We know our customers like to swim, surf and snorkel in our board shorts but please, we beg you, leave the plastic bags at home! It one takes a split second for a bag to blow off your towel and into the water, creating a deadly treat for marine wildlife.
Also a reminder that you can also wear a rash guard shirt while you’re in the water for your SPF protection and forgo the sunscreen. This way you and the coral reefs will be exposed to less of the harmful chemicals they contain, along with the plastic bottles they’re packaged in.
