Many eco-warriors are looking for ways to ‘save the planet’, with switching away from traditional plastic bags just one step in the quest towards this. However, plastic bags are only one part of the…
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Will Banning Plastic Bags Solve The Pollution Problem?
With the rising awareness of the risk plastic poses to the environment, many are wondering what would happen if you banned plastic bags – a regular site in many dumping and landfill areas. Unfortunately,…
What is the plastic bag tax and how effective has it been?
As governments around the world became more and more aware of the negative impact plastic bags such as those you carry your shopping in were having on the environment, action was taken across the…
How Many Animals Have Died Due To Plastic Bags?
With plastic becoming more and more recognized for being toxic to our environment, wildlife and marine life, people are questioning just how bad the impact is on animals. According to research, 100 million marine…
What Human Diseases Are Caused By Plastic?
As we’ve become more aware of the dangers of plastic to wildlife, the environment and even ourselves, people have wondered what disease or illness plastic has been linked to. Unfortunately, chemicals found in plastic…
United States Plastic Bag Legislation By State
Many States across the United States have implemented or are planning to implement a plastic bag ban to reduce the amount of single-use plastics that end up in landfill and encourage consumers to consider…
Is It Safe To Use Compostable Plastic?
Compostable plastic is growing in its popularity, due to its zero impact on the environment and its ability to replace many traditional plastic items, however is it safe? Compostable plastic is completely safe when…
How To Stop Using Plastic Bags At Home
With the awareness of landfill and the toxicity of plastic becoming higher around the globe, many people are wondering if there are alternatives to using plastic bags in their home. You can easily stop…
If Plastic Is So Bad, Why Is It Not Illegal?
Traditional plastic is being hailed as a massive issue to the environment in that it doesn’t break down for decades or even centuries when disposed of in landfill. So why can’t we just ban…
Can you use soil with composted pet poop bags in your garden?
When we dispose of compostable bags such as trash or pet poop bags at home in a composter or worm farm, what can you then do with the resulting materials? When you dispose of…
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