I got wind of this from 
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This story talks about whether or not items are made in sweatshops. 
Once again the speakers stress the idea of shopping locally and knowing from whom you are purchasing items. 
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Did everyone see this story?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070328/ap_on_re_us/plastic_bag_ban

California bans the use of petroleum based plastic bags!

I hope it makes its way east and the whole country adopts this wonderful idea.

Everyone should use re-useable cloth bags when buying ANYTHING. They hold way more, you can sling them over your shoulder ( Read more... )