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It's virtually impossible to determine the percentage of bags that end up in the ocean. Though, 47% of debris blown away from landfills is plastic. A recent study found that for every pound of zooplankton in the Pacific Ocean, there are 46 pounds of plastic waste. Think of the probability that fish eat plastic instead of plankton. Then we eat the fish.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoabout 7 billion plastic bags go into landfill
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∙ 12y agoApproximately 16% Plastic is very harmful to the environment because it takes such a long time to decompose!
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∙ 15y agoi looked up on the net and found out that approximately 7 billion plastic bags go to landfill every year
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∙ 13y ago0.3 percent of California's waste stream is plastic bags. 0.4 of California's disposed waste stream are paper bags.
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∙ 11y agoPlease rephrase - does not make sense or I will trash the question.
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How many plastic water bottles are actually recycled as opposed to discarded in land fills?
It is estimated that only 6% of plastic water bottles are actually recycled instead of being put in landfills. In 2012 a census found that 33.6 million plastic water bottles ended up in landfills and 2 million were recycled.
How do plastic bags harm us?
Yes when it is not used properly. Example when you burned it and you inhale the smoke, it might trigger your lung problem or give you problem in your lungs. Another thing is that, when you just put it anywhere and your little kids get it and play with it they might be suffocated when placed in their head down to their neck.
What countries have banned the use of plastic bags?
I know some countries have. England have not yet but they are starting to give out the bags for life so England may stop having plastic bags.From MeganAge 11China put a ban on plastic bags and2 U.S cities have San Fransisco and Los Angeles
Why should you use reusable bags instead of plastic bags?
Plastic grocery bags can be recycled, you have to take them to a recycling center or even at HEB you can recycle plastic bags. YES, please recycle them because it will help the environment.
How can you use canvas bags instead of plastic ones?
Reusable bags are a great and easy way to help the environment. Plastic bags harm the environment because of the chemicals used to produce them are damaging, and once the made is made, it will not biodegrade. But make sure you're using that eco friendly bag to buy other green products! :) Pure and Gentle Soap is a great company that put the environment first! Check them out at: www.pureandgentlesoap.com
How are plastic bags affecting the Earth?
because they take up lots of space when they are put into landfills and they dont bio-degrade for a very very long time. They can also kill animals
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
Can plastic kitchen trash bags be put in the recycle bin?
Plastic bags can not be recycled. They may be reused, most grocery stores accept clean plastic bags for reuse.
How many plastic water bottles are actually recycled as opposed to discarded in land fills?
It is estimated that only 6% of plastic water bottles are actually recycled instead of being put in landfills. In 2012 a census found that 33.6 million plastic water bottles ended up in landfills and 2 million were recycled.
Plastic Shipping Bags?
form_title= Plastic Shipping Bags form_header= Never run out of bags when you buy plastic shipping bags. What items will you put in the bags?*= _ [50] Are you shipping these items?*= () Yes () No Are any of your items fragile?*= () Yes () No How many bags do you need?*= {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, More than 10}
How do plastic bags harm us?
Yes when it is not used properly. Example when you burned it and you inhale the smoke, it might trigger your lung problem or give you problem in your lungs. Another thing is that, when you just put it anywhere and your little kids get it and play with it they might be suffocated when placed in their head down to their neck.
Are plastic bags tough?
Are they tough because you can put like 1000gk on the plastic bag and that is why it is tough.
How are plastic bags good?
You can put them over your head and die :P
How are plastic bags packed?
well you put your stuff in a bag and there it is paked
Can you put milk in a bag?
They used to sell milk in plastic bags
Can clams be kept in plastic bag?
No clams cant be kept in plastic bags unless you put the perfect things in
Is it ok to keep SNES games in plastic bags or will the PVC in them cause the contacts to rust?
Not at all. I used to have one as a kid but I put them in plastic bags all the time, and I still have them.
