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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Assessing the Impact: The Effectiveness of Plastic Bag Bans in the US"

A new study has found that single-use plastic bag bans in five US states and cities have successfully reduced plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year, cutting litter by at least one-third and potentially saving marine animals from harm. The bans have encouraged the use of reusable bags and hand-carrying items, with some areas seeing significant increases in reusable bag usage. The report recommends strong bans on single-use plastic bags and closing loopholes to minimize plastic waste, while also suggesting a fee for single-use paper bags to discourage their use.

via Euronews|

#environment #environmental-impact #plastic-bag-bans

environment2 years ago•7 min saved

The Dark Side of Plastic Bag Bans: Smugglers, Dumps, and Dying Goats

Kenya's ban on single-use plastic bags, implemented in 2017, is failing as the bags continue to pile up in dumps and litter the landscape. The bags are being smuggled into the country from neighboring countries like Ethiopia and Uganda, where the ban is not in place. The bags pose a threat to the environment, clogging drainage systems, releasing toxins when burned, and ending up in rivers and streams. They also pose a danger to livestock, with animals ingesting the bags and suffering from digestive blockage and even death. Despite stiff penalties for violators, enforcement of the ban has been lax, and the bags are still widely used and available in local markets.

via NPR|

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