Did you know plastic bags are the most environmentally friendly option at the checkout?
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More than 30,000 hardworking Americans depend on the plastic bag manufacturing and recycling industry to make a living.
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E. coli, salmonella, and other harmful bacteria have been found in unsanitary reusable bags.
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More ›Are you using cotton grocery bags because you believe they’re better for the environment? Convinced that plastic bags are ruining the planet? Well, scientists have some interesting news – recent studies from two countries prove that plastic bags are the best option for the environment, while cotton bags are actually having a negative impact on our planet and human health.
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Bag the Ban was formed in response to misguided legislative proposals seeking to ban or tax American-made plastic retail bags. We believe in a better solution that encourages plastics recycling, without banning products, threatening jobs or taxing hardworking families. Bag the Ban is a project of NOVOLEX, North America’s leader in packaging choice and sustainability.
