WHO HAS BANNED OR RESTRICTED PLASTIC BAGS?
INTERNATIONAL
China. Yes, China with its 1.3 billion people Bangladesh, Rwanda, Israel, Canada, Western India, Botswana, Kenya,Tanzania, South Africa, Taiwan, Singapore
UNITED STATES
San Francisco was the first US city to ban the plastic bag in March, 2007.
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WHY IS PLASTIC BAD?
Plastic bags stay in the environment for 100's of years often making their way to the ocean.
They do not break down in the environment and are difficult to recycle at traditional facilities because they can jam the equipment.
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hey clog storm drains and marine life confuse them with food. - One person uses an average of 350 per year. The US consumes 100 BILLION annually.
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SEE THE EFFECTS OF PLASTIC IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Here is an excellent slide show that details the hazards of plastic bags.
Plastic Bag Slide Show
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CROSSING THE OCEAN ON A RAFT MADE OF PLASTIC TRASH
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PLASTIC GARBAGE ISLAND 2X SIZE OF TEXAS