Resources
American Chemistry Council
The Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents leading manufacturers of plastic resins.
ACC’s Plastics Division has developed rigorously researched industry data and works to bring about constructive solutions for a range of environmental issues, including plastic bag recycling.
Bottle & Can Recycling (Away-from-Home) / Message in a Bottle
It's in the Bag partners with Message in a Bottle to increase opportunities to recycle throughout Minnesota while providing more jobs for adults with disabilities. Message in a Bottle is a program managed by the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) that provides consumers away-from-home recycling options for plastic bottles and aluminum cans. For more information or to become a collection site for Message in a Bottle, visit www.recycleminnesota.org or complete the RAM sign-up form.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The U.S EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment.
The basics include reducing how much energy and materials you use, reusing what you can and recycling the rest.
Marine Debris: What You Can Do (U.S. EPA)
Marine debris is a problem along shorelines, and in coastal waters, estuaries, and oceans throughout the world. We need to better control the disposal of trash and other wastes, or we will continue to find marine debris in our rivers, streams, and oceans.
Minnesota Waste Wise
Minnesota Waste Wise delivers strategic environmental consulting that helps businesses save money through waste reduction, resource conservation and energy efficiency. Becoming a member of Minnesota Waste Wise can help your business save money while protecting the environment.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency offers helpful hints on energy and a wide range of other environmental resources.
Plastic Bag Recycling
The PlasticBagRecycling.org is a resource for consumers, businesses and recycling coordinators throughout the country to learn about the variety of opportunities that exist for recycling plastic bags.
Plastics Markets - for Businesses
The PlasticsMarkets.org's purpose is to connect suppliers and buyers of all types of scrap plastic (from bales to post consumer resin). It's supported by the plastics industry and intended for use by the recycling industry in the United States and Canada.This site is NOT intended for the general public or household plastics.
Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM)
The Recycling Association of Minnesota is committed to promoting resource conservation through waste prevention, reuse, recycling, composting and purchasing practices using the most cost effective and environmentally sound methods available in Minnesota.
Reusable Bags & Other Related Information
ReusableBags.com provides a variety of information on conscious consumption, and related alternatives to disposables such as reusable bags.
