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Certificate of Recognition

November 23rd, 2010 in A Bag's Life  recycling plastic bags  Virginia Certificate of Recognition  

By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized bagnewsLife

WHEREAS, reduce, reuse and recycle help make responsible choices regarding waste reduction; and

WHEREAS, plastic bags use minimum resources to manufacturer, are reused around the house for a variety of purposes and are 100 percent recyclable; and

Three OHS students win video contest

November 18th, 2010 in Green  A Bag's Life  recycling  video contest Florida  

By Amy KD Tobik (Seminole Chronicle) — Introducing ... the Baggins family.

They're perky and cheery and they're eager to welcome you into in their environmentally conscious home.

This husband-and-wife team doesn't let any used plastic bag go to waste - so to speak.

From the bulky front door wreath and window blinds to the sleek furniture slipcovers, every thin plastic bag that has ever entered the Baggins family home has been repurposed in this clever award-winning video.

In Celebration of Recycling

November 16th, 2010 in Green  plastic bag recycling  A Bag's Life  America Recycles Day  

By Mike Baum (Richmond Times Dispatch) — Do you remember the first America Recycles Day? It wasn't that long ago -- 1997 in fact -- that Nov. 15 was officially designated so that people across the country could recognize and promote the critical importance of recycling in our communities.

Hundreds of events will be held nationwide today to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and to encourage us to sign personal pledges to recycle and buy recycled products.

Statewide 'A Bag's Life' campaign to recycle plastic bags and wraps launches Monday

November 16th, 2010 in A Bag's Life  America Recycles Day  recycling plastic bags  

Practice your three Rs and help celebrate America Recycles Day

By Kathy Van Mullekom (Daily Press) — As clean city coordinator for Hampton, Debbie Blanton encourages everyone to follow the three Rs: reduce …recycle … reuse.

Think of the 3Rs as a triple way to be green, she advocates.

The Science Museum of Virginia

November 16th, 2010 in Green  plastic bag recycling  A Bag's Life  America Recycles Day  

Plastic shopping bags: do ya’ love ‘em or hate ‘em? They are a mixed bag in my book - I love the convenience but hate the trash they create.

Today is America Recycles Day.

To commemorate the day, Virginia is launching the “A Bag’s Life” campaign at the State Capitol to encourage Virginians to reduce, recycle and reuse their plastic bags. The website www.abagslife.com includes a locator to find the plastic bag recycling drop-off point nearest you (nearly 800 in Virginia and growing) and tips on the 3 R’s: