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About 60 to 100 million barrels of oil are required every year for plastic bags.
Plastic bags are killing over 100,000 sea turtles and other marine animals because animals are mistaken them for food.
The plastic bags are horrible for our environment it causes pollution, which isn't good for humans or animals, well for anything!
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What are facts about using reusable shopping bags verses plastic bags?
to recycle,use and keep.
Are plastic shopping bags bio degradable?
Some of the plastic bags are made of bio degradable materials like superplast plastic factory
Where can one purchase plastic zipper bags?
Plastic zipper bags can be purchased at a variety of retail stores. Some stores that carry plastic zipper bags include ULINE, Royal Bag, Amazon, and Buy Plastic Bags Direct.
What are some things that are reusable?
plastic bags
What are facts about paper bags?
Paper bags are enviromental friendly. They do not pollute the ground or the air of water. But plastic bags if buried can pollute the soil and ground water. Animals are also affected by plastic bags. If they eat it they die due to suffocation. There are no problems about paper bags. Even if anyone eats it., there is no harm in that.
What are The indiscriminate use of plastic bags?
They take so long to break down and because they are lightweight and moisture resistant they can end up anywhere. Some facts: * Around 80 million plastic shopping bags end up as rubbish in our environment each year. * They can be hazardous to wildlife by entangling animals or being mistaken for food. Thousands of whales, seals, turtles and birds die each year as a result of plastic bags. * Plastic bags can block drains, trap birds and kill livestock. * Plastic bags are made from non-renewable natural resources such as crude oil, gas and coal. * 75% of bags are imported into Australia. * Over half of the plastic bags used are from supermarkets.
What are some crafts that kids can make with plastic bags?
There are many crafts that can be made with plastic bags. Some unique but simple crafts include plastic bag beanies, braided bag jump ropes, or plastic bag rabbits.
How do you destroy plastic bags?
we can destroy plastic bags by recycling.
What are some bags that you carry your personal items made from?
plastic
Are plastic shipping bags still being made?
Plastic shipping bags are still being made. Biodegradable plastic and degradable plastic bags are much friendlier to the environment than just regular plastic bags.
Which can support more paper or plastic bags?
Plastic bags can support more weight but paper bags can support more items
Will petrol dissolve a plastic bag?
gasoline dissolves thruw plastic ins seconds
