Corpus Christi, TX ‘Skip The Plastic’ Bag Campaign
Following the success of the Corpus Christi's new single-stream curbside recycling program, the bag fee is the next logical step in making our community more sustainable and a better place in which to live. The Coastal Bend Chapter has been working with local legislators and businesses to try and reduce plastic bag litter for years with no luck. Retailers have been encouraged to discontinue the use of single-use bags but photos still show lots of them around town. On February 19, 2013 City Council decided that the voluntary efforts have not been effective and voted 7-2 to have their staff draft a checkout bag fee ordinance to be voted on at a later date.
- Chapter:Texas Coastal Bend
- State: TX
- Country: USA
- Theme: Rise Above Plastics
- Launch Date: March 08 2011
- Completion Date: Ongoing
Coastal Bend Chapter Contact: Neil McQueen svtranquilo@hotmail.com
Plastic Bags: Don't Mess With Texas!
