The Shocking Facts About Polyethylene Bags by Julie Burtinshaw We can lessen our environmental footprint by minimizing our use of plastic shopping bags. If we do so, our world will become a cleaner, safer place for all living things There is one simple action we can all take that will have an enormous impact on the health of our planet and its inhabitants. The next time you shop, don’t leave the store carrying...

EPA According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), over 380 billion plastic bags are consumed each year in the United States alone. The average American household uses approximately 900 plastic bags per year. These bags have a high cost. The Dangers: Plastic bags will never biodegrade. they will pollute our land and water indefinitely. Less than 3% of plastic bags are recycled. Also, the cost of recycling bags...