STEVENS POINT, WIS. -- Plastic bag bans are controversial nationwide with some states trying to limit local government’s ability to outlaw them. So Stevens Point, Wis. Mayor Mike Wiza decided to simply bring awareness to the issue by calling for a one-month boycott.
“During the entire month of March, I’m going to challenge everyone to ‘Boycott the Bag.’ When you go shopping, bring your own or choose paper, but do not choose plastic carryout bags. I know it will require a little change in our lifestyles, but let’s give it a try,” he said.
Each year the average U.S. adult citizen uses about 500 plastic bags. To give residents a visual for this fact and to remind them about the boycott, the Stevens Point Bag Monster will be seen around town throughout March.
