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1. The Green Isle.

Author

Cusimano Love, Maryann

Subjects
*WASTE management, *WASTE recycling, *PLASTIC bags, *TAXATION of waste management
Abstract

The article explains how Ireland is reducing waste in the country. According to the author, the Irish do not focus on recycling but on reducing waste that could harm the environment. The author explains how the country's decision to impose tax on plastic bags dramatically diminished the use of these materials which take around 1,000 years to naturally break down.

Published
2008

2. Bold Strokes.

Author

Snell, Marilyn Berlin

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTALISM, *PLASTIC bags, *SOLAR energy
Abstract

Presents updates on environmentalism as of February 2003. Information on a program for reducing plastic bags in Ireland; Location of the largest rooftop solar-power system in the U.S.; Launch of the Better World Travelers Club.

Published
2003

3. THE GREEN ISLE.

Subjects
*PLASTIC bags, *RETAIL stores
Abstract

Reports on the reduction of plastic bag use by retail stores in Ireland.

Published
2003

4. Bagging Eternal Plastics.

Subjects
*PLASTIC bags
Abstract

The article comments on issues concerning the use of plastic bags around the world. It is stated that San Francisco has become the first major city in the U.S. to start banning nonbiodegradable plastic bags in its larger grocery stores and pharmacies. The Swedish company Ikea AB in March 2007 brought its campaign "Bag the Plastic Bag" to America to decrease the use of plastic bags. It is informed that the use of plastic bags dropped by 90 percent when Ireland slapped a tax on plastic bags.

Published
2007