Plastics Division : Progressive Bag Affiliates (PBA)

Progressive Bag Affiliates (PBA)

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In Defense of Disposable Plastic Bags (The Chronicle Herald, 12/15/2008)
Life Cycle Assessment Shows that Ireland’s Bag Tax Resulted in More Bags Used (NPR, 9/30/2008)
Poll: California Voters Oppose $.25 Bag Tax
Radio Ad: CA to Encourage Voters to Oppose a Tax on Bags (mp3)
Radio Ad: Seattle, WA, to Encourage Voters to Oppose a Tax on Bags (mp3)
NYC Department Sanitation Announcement for New Plastic Bag Recycling Program (pdf)

Excellence in Manufacturing Practices. Environmental Leadership. Sound Public Policy.

The Progressive Bag Affiliates (PBA) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) creates positive change in our communities by promoting the increased recycling of plastic bags as well as their proper use, reuse and disposal. We recognize that more can be done to address environmental concerns. We work to create solutions to reduce the number of plastic bags that end up in our landfills and, sometimes, as litter. Together with policy makers, businesses and community members, PBA is dedicated to implementing new ideas and improving existing programs that make a difference.

Mission

The Progressive Bag Affiliates promotes the responsible use, reuse, recycling and disposal of plastic bags.

Making a Difference: Areas of Focus

ACC’s Progressive Bag Affiliates focuses on a variety of topics to find solutions to community issues related to plastic bag use. Some current areas of focus for the PBA are listed below:

City proposals that could impact consumers’ use of plastic bags
Increasing recycling opportunities (See our website plasticbagrecycling.org)
Litter prevention
Increasing bag reuse
Correcting misperceptions concerning litter and waste

Members

PBA’s members include leading manufacturers of plastic bags and polyethylene resins:

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Information Sheets

Reports

A Qualitative Study of Grocery Bags in San Francisco (Use Less Stuff, September 2008)
The editor of the Use Less Stuff Report travels to San Francisco to observe the effects of an ordinance passed in 2007 to ban the use of plastic carryout bags. Twenty-five stores were visited with an eye toward the types of bags used and effects on recycling.
2006 National Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Bag and Film Report
This is the second annual U.S. report on pounds of plastic bags and film recovered for recycling. The report includes data gathered from both domestic and export post-consumer plastic film markets. Research for this report was conducted by Moore Recycling Associates, Inc. of Sonoma, CA for the Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
Life Cycle Assessment Comparing the Environmental Impacts of Plastic Bags and Alternatives
The ULS Report: Review of Life Cycle Data Relating to Disposable, Compostable, Biodegradable, and Reusable Grocery Bags

News Releases

New York Creates Statewide Recycling Program for Plastic Bags [12/13/2008]
In Face of Opposition, Santa Clara County Postpone's Tax Vote [12/11/2008]
Families Lose in Toronto as Council Imposes New Tax on Free Retail Plastic Bags [12/4/2008]
Austin, TX, Voluntary Plastic Bag Recycling Program Succeeding [11/19/2008]
Artistic Borough Near Jersey Shore Backs Local Businesses [11/14/2008]
Spokane, WA, Rejects Plastic Bag Tax [11/11/2008]
Tucson, AZ, To Join National Plastic Bag Recycling Trend [11/11/2008]
Fairfax, CA, Plastic Bag Ban Will Unintentionally Reduce Recycling, Harm The Environment [11/07/2008]
America’s Hometown Rejects Plastic Bag Ban, Joins National Plastic Recycling Trend [11/06/2008]
ACC Supports Reusable Bag Choice; Retailer's Decision Unlikely To Serve As A Model [10/09/2008]
Plastic Bag Manufacturers Commend Spirit of Wal-Mart Initiative [9/25/2008]
Hawaii County Vetoes Proposed Plastic Bag Ban [9/23/2008]
Statement By the Progressive Bag Affiliates of the American Chemistry Council: Plastic Bag Bans in Counties of Maui and Hawaii Environmentally Irresponsible [8/27/2008]
Senate Appropriations Committee Rejects 25-Cent Tax on California Grocery Bags [8/8/2008]
Seattle City Council Ignores Its Own Studies [7/30/2008]
Poll: Californians Strongly Oppose Tax on Plastic Bags [7/25/2008]
ACC Clarifies Los Angeles City Council Decision -- Pro-Recycling Group Encourages Public Support of Statewide Plastic Bag Recycling Law [7/24/2008]
Proposed Malibu Bag Ban Wrong for Environment, Falls Far Short of Recycling Solution [5/27/2008]
Chicago Fuels National Bag Recycling Movement [5/15/2008]
Citizens of Sturbridge Reject Plastic Bag Ban [4/30/2008]
Plastic Bag Manufacturers Create Recycling Symbol [Recycling Today Magazine - 4/28/2008]
Plastic Bag Manufacturers Launch New National Symbol to Promote Bag Recycling [4/21/2008]
Court Decision to Require Oakland to Examine Adverse Impacts of Banning Plastic Bags [4/18/2008]
Seattle Mayor's Proposal Counters National Recycling Trend Bag Tax, Product Ban Risk the Environment [4/4/2008]
U.S. Sets Record for Plastic Bags and Film Recycling in 2006 [3/25/2008]
California And New York Leading the Nation in Plastic Bag Recycling Efforts [1/28/2008]
Plastic Bag Recycling Trend Gains Momentum [1/28/2008]
Progressive Bag Affiliates of the ACC Applauds New Innovative Bag Recycling Programs [1/24/2008]
New York City Leads Major Cities in New Plastic Bag Recycling Trend [1/23/2008]
Los Angeles County Adopts New Requirements Leading to Increased Plastic Bag Recycling and Litter Reduction [1/22/2008]
Progressive Bag Affiliates of the American Chemistry Council Applauds New York City for Passing Landmark Environmental Legislation [1/9/2008]
American Chemistry Council Launches Progressive Bag Affiliates [1/4/2008]
Plastic Makers Oppose Ban on Recyclable Plastic Bags [3/29/2007]

Contact Us

For additional information about the PBA, please contact us at pba@americanchemistry.com.