1. DeCA Europe & “The Bag”

2. 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?

3. Europe Paper Bag Usage

4. Plastic Bag Usage

5. Savvy Saver Bag Unit Sales

6. Thermal Bag Sales

7. Savvy Saver Sales

8. 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

9. The Future Paper 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)

10. The DeCA Europe Future? Countries that have implemented Bans have seen a 90% reduction Is it the right thing to do?