Trade and Consumption

China Watch: Plastic Bag Ban Trumps Market and Consumer Efforts

by Yingling Liu on June 30, 2008

In China, where billions of plastic bags are used each day, a government ban on ultra-thin plastic bags is likely to benefit the country's environment and energy security. Consumers are already accepting alternatives.

U.S. Postal Service Begins E-Waste Recycling

by Ben Block on May 21, 2008
A free program is sending used electronics to an international recycler that prioritizes remanufacturing the devices. But should guiltless consumerism be encouraged?

Public Bike Programs Surging

by Gary Gardner on May 2, 2008
Bicycle rental programs are growing in popularity, especially in Europe. New programs are also sprouting in the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia.  
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