Plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% reduction in the amount of disposable, thin plastic bag litter on America's ...

A good plastic storage bag is harder to come by than you might think. ... The Best and Worst Plastic Food Storage Bags. Alan Henry June 6, 2014 Comments. Alan Henry. A good plastic ...

Our world is saturated by plastic we don’t really need. Just take a look at one of the most common and persistent culprits : ...

In 2018, Americans tossed out about 4.2 million tons of plastic shopping and food storage bags, sacks, and wraps, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Plastic bag bans have spread across the nation, ... “When a plastic bag escapes into the environment, animals can see it as a food source and ingest it.

Reusable bags can be a decent compromise, provided you hold onto them and use them often. Ultimately, though, what you put inside the bag, particularly your food choices, will most likely matter a ...

Step 1: Separating food waste. At the top of the landfill, workers pick through green waste spread across the ground, getting rid of plastic and other contaminants.

In Lagos and across Nigeria, these banned plastic items are a staple at parties, roadside food stalls, markets, fast-food outlets, joints, roadside vendors, and restaurant.The Lagos State Government ...

Empty out each plastic bag and remove any items, like food residues or receipts. You should also separate any excess materials that you can—remove stickers and tape if possible.

Philly food trucks are still giving out plastic bags despite ban, advocates say. Unpredictable sales and tight margins make it hard for food trucks to source anything but the cheapest bags, a former ...

Plastics is roughly 10% of our waste stream and .1% of that 10% is plastic bags which equates to 838 tons. The City plans to do another waste audit in Calendar Year 2026.