On July 1, 2012 the Plastic Bag will disappear from Seattle—murdered at

September 24, 2012 12:00 am
Birthed by Swedish engineer Sten Gustaf Thulin in the early 1960s, the Plastic Bag entered this world at a time of great possibility.
Birthed by Swedish engineer Sten Gustaf Thulin in the early 1960s, the Plastic Bag entered this world at a time of great possibility.

On July 1, 2012 the Plastic Bag will disappear from Seattle—murdered at the hands of the City Council in the name of sustainability and environmental protection. But while many call this progress, fact is Seattle and the Plastic Bag have had some good times together. Here’s a look back.Read Matt Driscoll’s full obituary here.Published on June 28, 2012

The Plastic Bag remembers Watergate well.

The Plastic Bag remembers Watergate well.

Like all registered Republicans and card-carrying NRA members, the Plastic Bag suffered through the Carter Administration.

Like all registered Republicans and card-carrying NRA members, the Plastic Bag suffered through the Carter Administration.

The Plastic Bag got big in the ’80s. Real big.

The Plastic Bag got big in the ’80s. Real big.

The 1980s were a time of excess and indulgence for the Plastic Bag.

The 1980s were a time of excess and indulgence for the Plastic Bag.

Friends say the Plastic Bag never got over being used to pick up dog shit.

Friends say the Plastic Bag never got over being used to pick up dog shit.

Carrying one’s beer will never be the same in Seattle.

Carrying one’s beer will never be the same in Seattle.

There was an unsavory side to the Plastic Bag. Just ask the small children and marine animals it choked to death.

There was an unsavory side to the Plastic Bag. Just ask the small children and marine animals it choked to death.

The Plastic Bag may be gone, but it will never be forgotten.

The Plastic Bag may be gone, but it will never be forgotten.