A new study finds that regional plastic bag bans in the U.S. significantly reduce coastal plastic bag litter compared with areas without such policies.
Single-use plastic bags are one of the most ubiquitous forms of plastic litter. They are rarely recycled and degrade quickly into microplastics that are often ingested by wildlife, leading to injury, stress and death.
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Plastic bag bans linked to sharp decline in coastal litter, study finds
New study finds U.S. coastal areas with plastic bag bans saw up to 47% less bag litter, confirming the effectiveness of single-use plastic policies.