Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE): BYOBag



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		Take the BYOBag Pledge Today! BYOBag - Commit to using a reusable grocery bag, a great way to protect our waterways, conserve energy, and save natural resources. Did you take the BYOBag Pledge in October 2009? Stay committed by taking our follow-up survey. BYOBag Week. From October 19 to 25 2009, Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, Arlington County Fresh AIRE, and Giant Foods sponsored BYOBag Week. With special incentives and giveaways, over 350 local residents signed the pledge to bring their own reusable bag when they shop. Help us spread the word about protecting our waterways, conserving energy, and saving natural resources! Tell your friends and family about the BYOBag Pledge. Yes, I want to take the BYOBag Pledge! To protect our waterways, conserve energy, and save natural resources, I pledge to use reusable bags for shopping: Name (required): Email (required): After completing this pledge, you will receive e-news updates from ACE about green resources and events. You can opt out at any time. BYOBag 2008. In March 2008, ACE launched an effort in Arlington to promote broader use of reusable shopping bags and reduce the use and discarding of plastic bags with the following activities: A kickoff at ACE's annual meeting in March which included attendance by Arlington environmental activists and exhibits by businesses and organizations promoting information about green living. A county-wide educational campaign at grocery, drugstore, and other major retail outlets to spread the word about the detrimental effects of plastic in the environment. Collaboration with grocery stores to promote the use of their reusable bags. A poster contest in Arlington's 6th grade science classes with the winning poster (2.3 MB PDF) displayed in retail stores throughout the community. Thank you to our 2008 sponsors: Covanta Energy Arlington County Casual Adventure Fresh AIRE Revolution Cycles Whole Foods Market Contact ACE if you’d like to get involved in our Living Green:BYOBag outreach activities. Subscribe to the Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment E-Newsletter Enter your email here: Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment • 3308 S. Stafford St. • Arlington, VA • 22206 • • (703) 228-6427 • office@arlingtonenvironment.org Information on this site is copyrighted by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment. Duplication for educational use is encouraged if properly credited.