Starting January 11, 2011, plastic bags will be banned.
This ban is implemented to reduce use of plastic.
Did you know?
Each year the United States consumes 30 billion plastic grocery bags,
requiring 12 million barrels of oil.
The ban of plastic bags will greatly reduce in harming all the ocean and delicate marine life. Plastic bags are the most common beach litter.
In the marine environment, plastic bag litter is lethal,
killing thousands of whales, turtles and other sea life every year.
REMEMBER! Next time you shop, B.Y.O. BAG.
You can purchase inexpensive reusable bags
available in different designs and sizes.
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