The initiatives taken, both by Wal-Mart and Progressive Bag Affiliates need to be replicated across the world, including India. Imposing a ban on plastic bags as being advocated by some critics is not the solution
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/need-evolve-responsible-bag-policy
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/economic-times-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/plastics
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/non-biodegradable-waste
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environmental-security
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/waste-recycling