Plastic Free Bag Day 2022

July the third is International Plastic Free Bag Day, a global initiative that aims to eliminate the use of plastic bags.

Single-use plastic bags may seem like an easy shopping convenience, but when not recycled efficiently, they can have a large and long-term effect on the planet.

It can take up to 1,000 years for a plastic bag to disintegrate. In that time, the ink and unrecyclable materials used to make the bag have found their way into the local ecosystem, causing damage to wildlife and water systems.

Here are some easy ways to reduce your plastic use:

Bring a re-useable shopping bag when you go shopping

Use a refillable water bottle to avoid buying single-use plastic bottles

Avoid using single-use plastic straws in drinks