DeCA Europe &

“The Bag”

Plastic Bag Stats

• DeCA Europe used over 60 million in 2007

• Over 1 Trillion produced every year World Wide

• Pressure continues to build for a total ban

• Debate continues on what is the right solution

• Where are we going?

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Plastic Bags Currently Banned

• Ireland (March 2002)

• San Francisco (March 2007)

• China (1 Jun 2008)

• Seattle (Starts 1 Jan 2009)

• Los Angeles (Set to start in 2010)

• Many European Countries have already adopted

The FuturePaper Vs. Plastic Vs. Something Else

– What is the cost to our planet?– Reusable Plastic Bags– Virgin Product– 100% Recycled– Biodegradable– Canvas (Cotton or other natural Materials)

The DeCA Europe Future?

Countries that have implemented Bans have seen a 90% reduction

Is it the right thing to do?