Bag Charge

For my topic I have chosen to write about the fact that America will soon be adopting some of the actions of of European neighbors. North America is currently in talks of putting a charge or "tax" on using plastic bags. They want to charge 30 cents for every new bag that you would take/use from grocery stores, malls, or food restaurants. Currently many European countries have already adopted this way of life and they seem to have benefited from it greatly. Not only have they cut back consumption of plastic bags and packaging, but they have also taking in some revenue from this idea. Many buyers are now bringing their own bags which they have purchased for local grocery stores for less than a dollar. Stores are really starting to turn on to the idea of selling reusable bags and they are getting creative with it to draw in customers and turn a profit on this. This tax on bags can only lead to bigger and better things and I think it's a step in the right direction for the environment and the economy.