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International Plastic Bag Free Day 2022: Ideas for reducing your use of plastic bags

In this article, we explore International Plastic Bag Free Day – a day when everyone comes together to say no to plastic bags and help save the environment.

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International Plastic Bag Free Day 2022: We’ve all been there – you’re at the grocery store, standing in front of the checkout counter with your items, when the cashier asks if you need a bag. And even though you know that plastic bags are bad for the environment, you still end up saying “yes” because it’s just so convenient. But what if there was a way to change that?

In this article, we explore International Plastic Bag Free Day – a day when everyone comes together to say no to plastic bags and help save the environment. We’ll also talk about what you can do to participate and make a difference.

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The origins of International Plastic Bag Free day 2022

July 3rd is International Plastic Bag Free Day, a day to raise awareness about the environmental impact of plastic bags.

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By 1965, the one-piece polyethylene shopping bag was patented by the Swedish company Celloplast. Designed by engineer Sten Gustaf Thulin, the plastic bag quickly begins to replace cloth and plastic in Europe. After controlling 80 percent of the bag market in Europe, plastic bags went abroad and were widely introduced to the United States in 1979. Plastic companies began to aggressively market their product as superior to paper and reusable bags.

Bangladesh become the first country in the world to implement a ban on thin plastic bags in 2002 after it was found that plastic bags played a key role in clogging drainage systems during disastrous flooding. Other countries quickly followed suit, such as South Africa, Rwanda, China, Australia and Italy.

Plastic bags are a major problem for the environment. They are made from petroleum, a non-renewable resource. They can take hundreds of years to decompose. And they often end up as litter, which can hurt animals or end up in the ocean where it can damage marine life.

By avoiding plastic bags, we can help reduce the amount of pollution in the environment. We can also save money by using reusable bags instead of disposable plastic bags. So let’s all do our part to reduce pollution and celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day!

The problem with plastic bags

Plastic bags are a huge problem for the environment. They are made from fossil fuels, which contribute to climate change, and they take hundreds of years to break down. Every year, millions of plastic bags end up in landfills or as litter. They can cause serious problems for wildlife, including entanglement, suffocation, and ingestion.

Plastic bags are also a major source of marine pollution. They can end up in the ocean through littering or via rivers and streams. Once in the ocean, they can be mistaken for food by marine animals. This can lead to starvation and death.

Thankfully, there are some things we can do to reduce our use of plastic bags. One is to use reusable bags when we go shopping. Another is to avoid using plastic bags altogether by carrying items in our hands or pockets. Every little bit helps!

How to celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day

There are many ways to celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3rd. The most important thing is to avoid using plastic bags. This can be done by bringing your own reusable bags when you go shopping. You can also recycle any plastic bags that you already have.

Another way to celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day is to educate others about the importance of avoiding plastic bags. You can do this by talking to your friends and family about the issue, or by sharing information about plastic pollution online.

You can also help to clean up plastic pollution on International Plastic Bag Free Day. This can be done by picking up litter in your community, or by participating in a beach cleanup.

No matter how you choose to celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day, the most important thing is to take action to reduce plastic pollution.

Ideas for reducing your use of plastic bags

There are a few simple things you can do to reduce your use of plastic bags.

First, try to use reusable shopping bags when you go to the store. This will help to reduce the number of plastic bags you need.

Second, try to use other types of containers for your food. For example, you can use a reusable lunch box or container instead of using plastic bags.

Third, try to avoid using plastic straws. You can use a reusable metal straw or even just drink from the cup without a straw.

Overall, these are just a few simple ways you can reduce your use of plastic bags. Every little bit helps!

Conclusion

In conclusion, International Plastic Bag Free Day is a great way to raise awareness about the negative impact of plastic bags on the environment. It is also a great opportunity to encourage people to use reusable bags instead of disposable ones. We can all make a difference by reducing our reliance on plastic bags.

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