In 2004, the City of Fremantle, Australia (population 26,000) adopted a strategy aimed at drastically reducing the use of plastic bags, which the city has made available on its website. The Strategy to Achieve a Plastic Bag Free City includes a timeline, tools to achieve its goals (ie. education programs, reusable bag alternatives, branding of the campaign), plan of action, and budget. A useful resource for any small municipality considering banning plastic bags.
Click here to view Fremantle's compelling powerpoint presentation about why it's necessary to ban plastic bags.
