Do you know why it is important to reduce the usage of plastic bags? Because, we need to reduce waste.

Plastic bags are extensively used in our daily life. You receive plastic bags during grocery and other shopping.

What is the effect of all of these bags? Some experts say that they harm the environment. Plastic bags can take between 15 and 1000 years to break down in the environment. As they break down, they release poisonous materials into the water and soil.

On land, plastic bag litter can block drains and trap birds. They also kill livestock. Plastic bags can be found in landfills, stuck on trees, and floating in the ocean.

In the marine environment plastic bag litter is lethal, killing at least 100,000 birds, whales, seals and turtles every year. Plastic bags in the ocean can choke and strangle wildlife. Endangered sea turtles eat the bags and often choke because the bags look like jellyfish, the main food of many sea turtles. After an animal is killed by plastic bags its body decomposes and the plastic is released back into the environment.

We all want to live in a safe and healthy environment, so do our next generations

So, what is the answer? Look into purchasing reusable bags or reusing your plastic bags. Reusing a bag meant for just one use has a big impact. So, bring your own bag.

o you know why it is important to reduce the usage of plastic bags? Because, we need to reduce waste.

Plastic bags are extensively used in our daily life. You receive plastic bags during grocery and other shopping.

What is the effect of all of these bags? Some experts say that they harm the environment. Plastic bags can take between 15 and 1000 years to break down in the environment. As they break down, they release poisonous materials into the water and soil.

On land, plastic bag litter can block drains and trap birds. They also kill livestock. Plastic bags can be found in landfills, stuck on trees, and floating in the ocean.

In the marine environment plastic bag litter is lethal, killing at least 100,000 birds, whales, seals and turtles every year. Plastic bags in the ocean can choke and strangle wildlife. Endangered sea turtles eat the bags and often choke because the bags look like jellyfish, the main food of many sea turtles. After an animal is killed by plastic bags its body decomposes and the plastic is released back into the environment.

We all want to live in a safe and healthy environment, so do our next generations

So, what is the answer? Look into purchasing reusable bags or reusing your plastic bags. Reusing a bag meant for just one use has a big impact. So, bring your own bag.