#Plastic bag pollution

[dpskampteeroad]

International Plastic Bag Free Day | Plastics give a helping hand, but they are polluting our land!

This day symbolizes the significance of taking small steps in refusing plastic bags, which can contribute to monumental leaps for our beautiful, clean, and green environment. By choosing reusable alternatives and raising awareness about the harmful effects of plastic bags, we empower ourselves to make a positive impact.

International Plastic Bag Free Day

DPS Kamptee Road Nagpur 

[reasonsforhope]

"After a year of the statewide fee on single-use plastic bags, the Eco-Cycle recycling center in Boulder estimates between 1.5 billion and 1.8 billion fewer plastic bags were used in Colorado in 2023.

The center anticipates a greater reduction in use in 2024 as businesses phase out the use of single-use plastic bags in most cases.

Eco-Cycle calculated its estimate by taking the number of plastic bags each American uses per year on average — 365, according to National Geographic— and factoring Colorado’s population, along with reduction estimates from several local communities.

Randy Moorman, Eco-Cycle’s director of policy and community campaigns, said the reduction is crucial because single-use plastic bags are the number one contaminant found in Colorado’s rivers and streams. They also are not able to be fully recycled and instead have to be “down-cycled” into other products...

Businesses in Colorado have until June to use whatever single-use plastic bags they already have while still collecting the 10-cent fee. The collected fees are divided between the business and the local government to fund green initiatives. Denver, for example, has collected $5 million for its special revenue fund since its fee was implemented in 2021.

Becky Goyton, an education coordinator with Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency, said the money has funded many environmental initiatives, including the purchase of reusable bags for residents and sustainable products for small businesses. Unlike most budgetary matters, Goyton celebrates the decline in revenue to the fund.

“Having some revenue to do some great projects and reinvest in the community is wonderful, but it’s not our goal,” Goyton said. “Our goal is to see that fee go down and that revenue go down because that means more people are bringing their own bag and less disposable bags are being put out into the community.”

In addition to single-use plastic bags, Colorado businesses are also required to phase out Styrofoam containers this year. Like with plastic bags, businesses are permitted to use already-purchased Styrofoam products but cannot obtain any more."

-via ABC Denver7, January 11, 2024

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And further progress just kicked in at the beginning of this year:

"[On January 1, 2024], the next phase of Colorado's plastic bag ban takes effect. The next step for HB21-1162 is that stores will no longer have plastic bags at all. They will only offer recyclable paper bags which will still be 10 cents each. Stores that already have stock of plastic bags already, can use those up before making the transition...

Businesses that don't comply can face up to $500 in fines for a second violation and up to $1,000 in fines for a third and subsequent violation."

-via ABC Denver 7, December 25, 2023

[fhtagn-and-tentacles]

STILL LIFE

by Eddy de Azevedo

[nando161mando]

A plastic bag located at 10.989meters/6.77miles deep at the depths of Mariana's Trench.

[yikes-ajax]

*toy story woody voice* There's a cat in my bag!

[you-need-not-apply]

Seriously why would you ever use a single use plastic bag? There are no advantages.

[covenawhite66]

Bio Reform bag company

Hyderabad, Mohammed Azhar Mohiuddin founder

[lunarelly]

actually fr it really does drive me crazy when people act like climate change is irreversible and honestly even if it were a lot of the time ppl use that as a reason to actively make the environment worse by not even considering making an effort and actively discouraging others from making an effort and i just think it’s extremely irresponsible to spread the narrative that the planet is dying so we shouldn’t try anyway like holy fuck we should actually try anyway

[theres-whump-in-that-nebula]

I kind of want to try making mead or ambrosia 👀

Obviously not right now because I have Shit To Do; but maybe during the summer after I’ve moved

[sackgasse-barna]

(via "Still life, plastic bag in nature" Art Print for Sale by sackgasse357-50)

DUMPING WASTE IS A CRIME

[snakeoilpictures]

Do You See?

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(my d-ass forgot to tag at first derp)

[milkdongcomics]

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[timmurleyart]

Plastic, plastic, plastic. 🗑🥤🌍💵❌☠️

[magnoliamyrrh]

wheres that post that's like. some years ago climate change and awareness was like ok yea its bad but we have a chance well just plant some trees. and now its just. the plastic and radioactivty and chemicals are everywhere all the time its in every inch of this planet its in my blood its in my blood - real af

[ecoeasehaven]

Each year, an estimated 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans, harming marine life and ecosystems. By making the switch to reusable tote bags, we can significantly reduce plastic pollution. Not only are they more durable, but they also help minimize our carbon footprint and save money in the long run.

Let’s be part of the solution! Join the movement towards a cleaner planet—one bag at a time! ♻️💚