Article: "Saving the world one plastic bag at a time"

Saving the world one plastic bag at a time

By Caroline J. Howard, ANC

Posted at 10/02/2010 8:41 PM | Updated as of 10/03/2010 3:18 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Imagine a life without plastic bags. In an ideal world, we could all be so lucky. But in a fast-paced, modern-day world dependent on instant solutions and quick fixes, there's no quick way to do away with these items.

But the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is taking a step in that direction by urging supermarkets to declare a plastic-bag-free day at least once a week--on Wednesdays

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Relevant Article:  'No plastic bag day' starts in November

Posted at 09/30/2010 12:05 AM | Updated as of 09/30/2010 12:06 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Plastic bags in supermarkets will no longer be free on certain days starting November.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said the campaign is part of efforts to limit the use of plastics as these cause drainage systems to be clogged.

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