This paper has attempted to accurately assess the impact of the disposable plastic
grocery bag on the planet. Based on the research findings, it has been concluded that
disposable plastic grocery bags are not a necessity, are not justifiable on many reasonable
grounds, are costly, and are a toxic detriment to our health and our environment. The
distribution of an educational executive briefing package attempted to influence retailers
to avail of the opportunity (outlining potential profit, corporate image, and environmental
benefits) of going bagless at the checkout, and to cease the use of disposable plastic bags
in favour of the non-woven, polypropylene green bag. A shift to this reusable green bag
appears to represent an important and effective interim measure towards more noble and
sustainable living. Throughout this paper, the disposable plastic grocery bag will be
considered through the lenses of morality, economics and the environment.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:BRC.10170/398 |
| Date | 30 November 2010 |
| Creators | Tucker, Norel G. |
| Contributors | Ryan, Marie |
| Source Sets | Library and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada |
| Detected Language | English |
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