Record #:

16906

Author(s):

Ney, Amy

Abstract:

In this second in a series examining the state's trash, Ney discusses the problem with plastic bags. First introduced in grocery stores in the 1970s, now 90 percent of the shopping bags used worldwide are plastic and less than five percent are returned for recycling. Those thrown away endanger wildlife, emit toxic fumes if burned, contaminate soil, and pollute waterways. Ney discusses possible solutions.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 44 Issue 7, July 2012, p20, il

Subject(s):

Recycling (Waste, etc.); Refuse and refuse disposal; Landfills