Monday, October 22, 2012

Article Discussion Oct 22

Part II - Group analysis about article
  • What is the article about and why did you choose it?
The article is about the banning of plastic bags from larger retails stores. Plastic bags are still allowed in restaurants and for fruits and vegetables in grocery stores but not at check out.
Why we chose this article is due to that it is local news and it is an important subject today. The environmental impact from us is huge and by banning plastic bags from one kind of market might set future motivation to get rid of all plastic bags in the future. It is a big step for Santa Barbara County in the run for making more conscious choices.
  • What kind of news is the article?
The article is in the local news and goes under the subjects economy and politics because it is a matter of economic and political decisions.
  • What is the news article about?
Big stores like Vons, Albertson's, Rite Aid, CVS etc. will no longer provide their costumers with plastic bags from August 22 this year. This is an action for making people stop using plastic bags and for saving unnecessary plastics. Restaurants are still allowed plastic bags but hopefully that will change after that these big stores have changed their plastic bag consume.

  • Gather three word
Word 1: Implementation – noun – Execution/putting into effect
Word 2: Coalition – noun– noun –alliance
Word 3: Stringent – Adjective – compelling or urgent

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