Five Cent Tax on Plastic Bags

     Environmental Club is meeting in Mrs. Kaplan's room this week (337), so don't worry; it's not canceled! Last week we took further steps to increase the metal recycling and plastic bag drive. Hopefully both will be up on its feet before Thanksgiving, and then we can focus on some other projects.

     There is, however, big news in New York City! Mayor Bloomberg is proposing a bill to City Council that would have a five cent tax on every plastic bag you use. This is even more of an incentive to use canvas bags instead of plastic ones, and don't forget that CSI is selling canvas bags if you find yourself in need of some.

     I'm trying to put a URL up here to a news article about it, but I'm still not sure how to work this thing, so let me know if it doesn't show up! Once again, everyone is encouraged to comment with ideas for and about Environmental Club, even if you're not in the club. I'm thinking of dropping the e-mail list and going straight to using the blog. Sound off on this?