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DeCA Europe & “The Bag”. Plastic Bag Stats. DeCA Europe used over 60 million in 2007 Over 1 Trillion produced every year World Wide Pressure continues to build for a total ban Debate continues on what is the right solution Where are we going?. Europe Paper Bag Usage. Plastic Bag Usage.
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Plastic Bag Stats • DeCA Europe used over 60 million in 2007 • Over 1 Trillion produced every year World Wide • Pressure continues to build for a total ban • Debate continues on what is the right solution • Where are we going?
Plastic Bags Currently Banned • Ireland (March 2002) • San Francisco (March 2007) • China (1 Jun 2008) • Seattle (Starts 1 Jan 2009) • Los Angeles (Set to start in 2010) • Many European Countries have already adopted
The Future Paper Vs. Plastic Vs. Something Else • What is the cost to our planet? • Reusable Plastic Bags • Virgin Product • 100% Recycled • Biodegradable • Canvas (Cotton or other natural Materials)
The DeCA Europe Future? Countries that have implemented Bans have seen a 90% reduction Is it the right thing to do?
Your DeCA Commissary Saving our Environment One Bag at a time...