Did you know that the plastic bags you bring home from the supermarket probably end up in a landfill. According to this Time Magazine article, more than 500 billion plastic bags are distributed every year, and only less than 3% of those bags are recycled. They are typically made of polyethylene and can take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade in landfills that emit harmful greenhouse gases. How can you reduce your contribution to plastic-bag pollution? Simple. BYOB. Bring. Your. Own. Bag.
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