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Which choice is stated in the research essay as a reason that plastic bags are a problem on beaches?
Plastic bags kill the marine creatures that eat them. -apex
What is one reason the writer of the research essay believes that plastic bags are a problem on beaches and in oceans?
The plastic bags break down and toxic bits of them get in the water.
How does poly bags if diposed carelesly can cause problems?
If anything is disposed of improperly or carelessly, it can cause problems. My problem with the disposal of plastic bags and poly bags has more to do with how it is being disposed as opposed to what is being disposed. Unfortunately, there is a lot of chatter concerning the banning of plastic shopping bags and poly bags. I think this is a very bad idea. It will destroy US jobs. Less than 1% of all plastic waste in landfills is attributed to plastic bags. We put more plastic based products into our bags at the supermarket than the plastic bags themselves. Reusable / recyclable bags are the only answer along with strict recycling laws. You can purchase a wide array of plastic bags, paper bags, poly bags, shopping bags, grocery bags, non woven tote bags at http://isellpackaging.com
What is the problem with using plastic shopping bags?
Since plastic bags are not biodegradable, they slowly deteriorate into small toxic bits, contaminating water and soil. Plastic is made from chemicals that produce pollution as the plastic is manufactured. Using fewer plastic bags causes less pollution to enter the air humans and animals breathe. At times, plastic bags make their way to the ocean and marine animals eat them, thinking they are food. Some marine animals may even become entangled in the plastic bags .
What can you do to stop the plastic bag problem?
To stop people from buying plastic bags well tell them not to and the just might listen !! if ur lucky!
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
How can plastic bags be reduced?
Plastic can easily be reduced by using reusable bags.
How many plastic bags are used a day in the US?
many plastic bags
How many plastic bags used a day in the US.?
many plastic bags
Can plastic bags be made out of dolphins?
No, if they are PLASTIC bags they cant be made of dolphins
Can broken bags be recycled?
Paper bags, yes ... plastic, no. In our area, plastic bags with a recycle logo can be recycled.
