On July 1st, our home state of Maine passed a statewide ban on plastic bags. This bag ban on single use plastic bags is a great step towards being more environmentally friendly. These plastic bags are flimsy and easily destructible. Retailers will now be carrying paper bags, reusable plastic bags, or both. Some single use plastics are exempt from this law, including pharmacy bags and deli bags.
Maine passed legislature to ban single use plastic bags in 2019, but coronavirus put a halt to everyone’s plans. The bag ban got pushed back twice since the pandemic happened. The first delay was because of concerns about spreading germs and the virus. It was then delayed a second time due to disruption in packing supplies brought on by the pandemic. Now if you’re caught at the store without a reusable bag, you’ll have to pay for them. Continue reading
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5 years ago, if we said lululemon bag you probably wouldn’t know what we were talking about. Lululemon is an athletic clothing company that skyrocketed to popularity. Their clothes are high quality, and the same thing can be said for their bags. Lululemon style bags are laminated reusable bags that have a distinct design.
Recently more and more states have been passing legislation to ban plastic bags. Banning plastic bags is an environmentally friendly step towards decreasing plastic waste. Each state is doing different things, with some businesses completely banning plastic bags and others charging fees for them. This rise in bag bans has caused many businesses to think about carrying reusable bag options.
Summer is coming and COVID is going! With the ease of CDC restrictions and the rise of warm weather, we are all ready to pack our bags and enjoy the sun. Spending a day at the beach, getting to experience farmer’s markets, and going to outdoor events are all things we have been wishing and waiting for since last year. With the anticipation of finally being able to do events, one of the most important things is making sure that you are prepared for the fun ahead!
Single-use plastic is a phrase that you may or may not know. In an age where convenience and accessibility are some of the most important things to add functionality and comfort to our lives, we have to ask ourselves; what is the price? 
