Have You Taken Survey on Plastic Grocery Bag Ban?

Have you taken five minutes to complete the survey on Barrington’s ban on plastic grocery bags?

At the request of the Town Council, the Conservation Commission is conducting a survey on the impact of the ban. 

Click here http://tinyurl.com/BPBBSurv or scan the QR code (in the attached survey flyer) from your phone. Or go to the home page of the Barrington website (www.barrington.ri.gov). 

Students at Roger Williams University are conducting the survey.

“The results will be used to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the plastic bag policy,” said Beth Rondeau of the Conservation Commission. “The Conservation Commission is also trying to assess your use of plastic and reusable bags prior to the implementation of the plastic bag ban.” 

The results will be tabulated and presented to the Town Council at its December meeting. 

The bag ban has a so-called “sunset” provision. It will expire automatically on Jan. 31, 2015, unless the Town Council approves an extension or makes the ban permanent at that time.