It's Our Choice, Choose NOT to use Plastic Bags

Did you know that 500 BILLION to 1 TRILLION plastic bags are thrown out every year? That translates into 1 MILLION plastic bags thrown out, every minute.

Reduce your footprint on the planet, bring your own bag with you shopping, and help save the world one plastic bag at a time.

My entry for the EPA contest, to help bring awareness to the plastic bag epidemic. All it takes is just one person to start a movement within their community. We can change the environment for the better, together.

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Plastic bags makes it easy to carry groceries up the stairs

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According to a study released by TEI Analytical, half of reusable shopping bags made with Non-Woven Poly Propylene (NWPP) contain an unhealthy amount of lead. Many of the bags that are supposed to save the planet contain more than 100 parts per million (PPM) of toxic heavy metals — violating state laws. The study tested bags distributed by national chains such as Walgreens, Rite-Aid and Harris Teeter.

CVS Pharmacy was found to have 500 PPM – five times the allowed limit