Word from a customer company clued me in today to further news on the plastic bag front. In addition to San Francisco’s ban and efforts underway in Maryland, activists and legislators in the city of Santa Monica and the state of Wisconsin are also pushing for an end to traditional plastic bags in retail locations.

Diamant Corporation is promoting the news because of its biodegradable plastic alternative, which is used as food wrap and can be made into grocery bags as well. This EcoLogo-certified product (the only one currently in the category of packaging film) contains no plasticizer or chlorine and is completely recyclable. The company also just announced that it has commercial levels of inventory available, enough to produce in the range of 1.5 billion grocery bags or 16.5 billion pounds of biodegradable plastic.

Want to buy Diamant plastic wrap? The company makes it available for individuals on its website. You know you’ll be in good company too. Last month, Google ordered the plastic film as part of its commitment to environmentally-friendly practices.

Posted by Mari in Environmental standards, Green products, Marketing