According to the EPA, 3,960,000 tons of plastic bags were produced in 2008, and about 90% of those were discarded; some of this plastic even makes its way to the ocean, where it layers the ocean floor and degrades even slower than it would in a landfill. Sound like exaggeration? Picture this:
You walk into a convenience store to grab a quick snack, some Tylenol for a headache, something small. You walk up to the counter with it, put it down, and stare at the magazines while the cashier rings you up. When they prompt you to pay, you realize your $2 purchase …
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