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Campaign in Virginia encourages people to recycle plastic
November 16th, 2010 in Green plastic bag recycling A Bag's Life
By Gene Petriello (WWBT NBC 12) RICHMOND, VA - There's a new push to help clean up our environment. It's called "A Bag's Life."

It's all about asking you to recycle or reuse plastic bags and much more. It's a simple green bin that can go a long way in helping us become part of a green planet.

So far, people like Ben Elliot are already pitching in his part.

"I've seen a few people in here recycling bags. I actually did that when I walked in here this morning," says Elliot.
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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.
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"A Bag's Life" spotlights recycling opportunities
November 16th, 2010 in plastic bag recycling A Bag's Life America Recycles Day Virginia
By Rex Springston (Richmond Times Dispatch) — State officials, business people and school children kicked off a plastic-bag recycling campaign today called "A Bag’s Life."

The effort includes a website (www.abagslife.com/virginia) where people can find nearly 800 places to take old plastic bags to be recycled. The campaign was launched this morning during a program by the Bell Tower in Capitol Square. The campaign is supported by Gov. Bob McDonnell’s administration, Keep Virginia Beautiful and the Virginia Retail Federation, among others.
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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:
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A Bag's Life: Virginia's Plan for Plastic Bags
November 16th, 2010 in Green a bags life recycling plastic bags Virginia
A new Web site will soon help you find a place to recycle grocery bags

By Sam Brock (WTVR-CBS 6)

RICHMOND, VA — You get handfuls of plastic bags every time you go shopping but what happens to them once you empty them?
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"A Bag's Life" Creates Buzz at America Recycles Day at Virginia Capitol
November 15th, 2010 in Recycle Plastic Bags Green A Bag's Life America Recycles Day
RICHMOND, VA— A statewide plastic bag recycling awareness campaign in Virginia called A Bag's Life, which includes an interactive and educational website (www.abagslife.com/VA), an app that pinpoints nearly 800 drop-off sites by zip code, and a make-your-own video contest, was launched today during America Recycles Day at the Capitol.
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America Recycles Day Kickoff at Virginia Capitol
November 9th, 2010 in plastic bag recycling A Bag's Life America Recycles Day
With help from the Office of the Secretary of Natural Resources, Keep Virginia Beautiful and the Department of Environmental Quality, A Bag's Life will be launched.

Who: A Bag’s Life public-private partnership that reaches across Virginia
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In Celebration of Recycling
November 9th, 2010 in 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.
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Florida Students Pledge to Recycle
November 9th, 2010 in florida plastic bag recycling America Recycles Day
In recognition of America Recycles Day Nov. 15, students are promising to protect the environment by committing to recycling as part of the seventh annual Florida K to 12 Schools Recycling Pledge Card Contest.
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Get Caught Recycling
November 4th, 2010 in
A Bag's Life and Easy As One will hold a plastic bag collection event at The Villages on Saturday, Nov. 6. Residents are encouraged to recycle and learn easy ways to protect the environment.
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