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Bags

It is said that the United States uses 12 million barrels of oil to produce the plastic bags that are used each year. The EPA ranking of chemicals said that the plastic industry uses 5 of the top 6 chemicals that create the most hazardous waste to make plastic bags. It is also estimated that the United States uses 100 billion plastic bags every year and worldwide between 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags. When a plastic bag reaches the landfills it will take about 1,000 years before it decomposes and during that process it will release toxic chemicals into the earth.

If you’re not using reusable bags it’s time to start. Most reusable bags will hold up to 3 plastic bags of groceries. They are made of strong materials so heavy items will not break through and fall on to the ground. Many supermarkets pay you cash for using your own bags which can add up over the year. They are great for carrying items to the beach, going to picnics plus for carrying holiday gifts. Reusable bags can also be thrown into the wash when they get dirty. Start Now!!!