A group of Acton residents is leading a campaign called BAN THE BAG ACTON. They are proposing a Town bylaw that would prohibit single-use plastic checkout bags at retail stores, and encourage people to bring their own reusable bags. Helpful links to learn more
Warrant Article: Town of Acton Plastic Bag Reduction
Sponsored by: Petitioners To determine whether the Town will vote to amend the Town Bylaws by adding a Bylaw for the elimination of thin-film single-use plastic checkout bags as follows, or take any other action relative thereto.
Plastics Subcommittee
Mission: The Green Acton Plastics Subcommittee works under the auspices of the Materials Committee to reduce the use of unnecessary and (especially) single-use plastics in the Town of Acton. The subcommittee researches plastics issues, educates the public about them, and advocates for reductions in plastics use, sometimes including work to change Town bylaws, policies, and/or… Continue reading →
Plastics
The term “plastics” is used for a wide variety of synthetic compounds built up from long chains of carbon with different compounds hanging off as side chains. The long chains give them the ability to bend, and the side chains mean they have many different properties that have made them popular in manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acton’s Proposed Bag Ban
1. Will this ban hurt our local businesses? No Local grocers spend $.02 to $.05 per bag and give out 10,000+ /week. They’ll save money if customers bring their own reusable bags. Many local retailers have already voluntarily stopped using plastic checkout bags. Local retailers can advertise and collect revenue through the sale of reusable… Continue reading →
Reasons to Ban Plastic Bags
Plastic bags: pollute our land and water. Because they are so lightweight, plastic bags can travel long distances by wind and water. They litter our landscapes, get caught in fences and trees, float around in waterways, and can eventually make their way into the world’s oceans.