"The use of paper, perhaps more than any other single product, reflects the throwaway mentality that evolved during the last century. There is an enormous possibility for reducing paper use simply by replacing facial tissues, paper napkins, disposable diapers, and paper shopping bags with reusable cloth alternatives." –Lester R. Brown, Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization.
Plastic Bags Research Featured in the Scientific American Blog
May 20, 2014
EPI's research on plastic bag bans in the U.S. and throughout the world has been featured in a piece on the Scientific American Blog entitled Plastic Bags: More Cities Get on the Banned-Wagon.