Eco Blog

While most towns and cities in the nation are going eco-friendly by banning plastic bags, here is one city that is still not ready to make the shift. Though Milpitas has come out with its proposal to eliminate the clutter created by plastic bags, the city council does not seem too keen to implement it […]

Most people who oppose plastic bag bans are of the opinion that these bans affect businesses in a negative way. They believe that bans on plastic bags prevent people from shopping from stores that support the ban and charge consumers for paper or reusable bags. Some residents even go to the extent of shopping from […]

Small eco-friendly efforts by people collectively result in bringing in big changes that help the environment. But what helps the most is when big businesses and professionals come together to save the environment with eco-friendly innovations. The concept of ‘green building’ has been around for some time now, but who were the people who actually […]

Pet owners need to watch out while taking their pets out for a customary walk that gives the pets a chance to relieve themselves as well. To put it bluntly, you can no longer leave behind a trail of dog’s fecal matter, imagining that it can in no way be traced back to you. Whoever […]

It is the holiday season, and there is a nip in the air, and excitement all around. People are busy making preparations to celebrate Christmas, some planning the gifts they wish to give, and some making eco-friendly home decoration for their homes. This is the time when warmth and cheer are spread with enthusiasm and hope. Celebrate […]

If you are heading to Long Beach, you would better carry some reusable bags with you. The city council of Long Beach passed a two year ban on plastic bags in the year 2011. This ordinance banned single use plastic bags completely and also placed a minimum price requirement of ten cents for paper bags. […]

California has been facing the problem of single-use plastic bags ending up in the ocean and landfills. Some cities have passed regulations restricting the use of these bags, but there still remains a lot to be done if California has to be a clean and green state in the true sense. Implementing the Ban on […]

With ‘eco-friendly’ being the toast of the season, everyone wants to jump on to the bandwagon and is either using or creating eco-friendly products. But who would have thought of handbags made of recycled military materials? But here they are, two military wives, who have made this possible. Meet Lisa Dobbs and Cameron Cruise whose […]

Encinitas has taken a hint from all the cities around it that are going eco-friendly. But it will not blindly follow the plastic bag ban ordinance implemented by other cities. Instead, it will come up with its own ordinance that will help the city in the best possible way in attacking the plastic bag issue. […]

Another city ready to deal with the mess created by plastic bags is Arcata. The city council of Arcata recently passed an ordinance that talks about a ban on plastic bags. The ordinance proposed prohibiting one-time use plastic bags. However, the council has stalled the introduction of the 10 cent fee for using paper bags […]