They are are loading the planet! 12 reasons why you should not use plastic bags

Recently, many stores have started charging for plastic bags. Although the price is very small, It is a great step to stop a global epidemic that affects our society and, overcoat, marine ecosystems, where trillions of tons of plastics are concentrated that pollute the water and kill many species. Estas son 12 reasons, but there are many more. No to plastic bags!

1. Although many people see them as something convenient, They are the complete opposite: They cause more harm to the world than the benefit they give us.

Like virtually all products made of plastic, Bags are one of the biggest causes of pollution worldwide.

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Like virtually all products made of plastic, bags are one of the biggest causes of pollution world level.

2. This year, More than FIVE TRILLION plastic bags are expected to be consumed around the world.

So many bags would not only be able to completely cover France, but put one after the other they could go around the world seven times.

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So many bags would not only be able to completely cover France, but placed one after the other They could go around the world seven times.

3. One of the main problems is that LESS THAN 1% of those trillion bags are recycled.

People throw them away and that's it., without thinking for a second about where they are going to end up and the irreparable damage that this is going to cause to the ecosystem..

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People throw them away and that's it., without thinking for a second about where they are going to end up and the irreparable damage that this is going to cause to the ecosystem..

4. Things are even more complicated: They are made of polyethylene, a material that, generally, It should NOT be combined with other recyclable products..

This is because it is a soft plastic that, unlike the rigid one used in bottles and other products, It is very light and can be entangled in the machinery of recycling plants. For this reason, The bags must go in other containers aimed at green centers or plants that have the personnel dedicated to receiving them and separating them manually. In a few words, Although they can be recycled, The process is not only more complicated, but people should educate themselves in how, where, And why do it.

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In a nutshell, Although they can be recycled, The process is not only more complicated, but people should educate themselves in how, where, And why do it.

This is because it is a soft plastic that, unlike the rigid one used in bottles and other products, It is very light and can be entangled in the machinery of recycling plants. For this reason, The bags must go in other containers aimed at green centers or plants that have the personnel dedicated to receiving them and separating them manually.

5. What happens to them after you use them and discards? Take more than 1000 years to disappear from the planet.

Polyethylene takes centuries to disintegrate, and the worst thing is that as time goes by it separates into tiny and dangerous particles that are silently destroying the environment..

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Polyethylene takes centuries to disintegrate, and the worst thing is that as time goes by it separates into tiny and dangerous particles that are silently destroying the environment..

6. It is extremely likely that they will end up polluting the oceans.

Yes, They are part of that sad 80% of plastic garbage that is covering the waters. Hence the statement based on studies that "at 2050 there will be more plastic, what fish in the sea&aquotuot;.

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Yes, They are part of that sad 80% plastic garbage that is covering the waters. Hence the statement based on studies about what “at 2050 there will be more plastic, what fish in the sea”.

7. Plastic bags are responsible for the death of hundreds of thousands of marine animals…

Innocent turtles, Whales, pieces, Little birds and other animals die from drowning after consuming pieces of bags by mistake or mistaking them for food..

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Innocent turtles, Whales, pieces, Little birds and other animals drown by consuming pieces of bags by mistake or by accident. confuse them with food.

 

8. And, if they don't die immediately, They can suffer poisoning or intestinal obstructions that will kill them in the long term..

By consuming plastic, if they don't drown immediately, Their stomachs become clogged and they will not eat anymore., suffering an agonizing death... This is to name one of the many tragedies by which they can be affected..

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By consuming plastic, if they don't drown immediately, their stomachs become clogged and they will not eat anymore, suffering an agonizing death… This is to name one of the many tragedies by which they can be affected..

9. Certainly, if you eat fish, It is important that you know that it can come with a little TOXIC plastic inside.

Yes, that same plastic covered with algae and bacteria that eat fish and other marine animals, ends in many cases in our dishes ... And of course, This does not mean anything good for our health.

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Yes, that same plastic covered with algae and bacteria that eat fish and other marine animals, ends in many cases in our dishes… And of course, This does not mean anything good for our health.

10. If they do not go straight to the sea, The bags are usually hungry between flowers and plant roots, Not only by seeing our surroundings ugly, but harming the flora.

They are technically everywhere.

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They are technically Everywhere

11. It is common for them to be trapped in pipes and drains, covering them and causing floods.

This welcomes the accumulation of germs and bacteria that cause serious diseases, and gives rise to floods and collapses in streets and residences. Jay Direct / AFP / Getty Image

This welcomes the accumulation of germs and bacteria causing serious diseases, and gives rise to floods and collapses in streets and residences.

12. And what can you do? Very easy: Do not leave without your reusable bag if you go to the market and say “no, gracias” When they offer you a.

Maybe your city or country does not yet have the government's support to ban plastic bags, But your personal choice can contribute to a great change: Do not accept them. As for paper bags, Although they are much less harmful, much of the natural resources for its elaboration is required, So while they are an option, Do not convert is your first. Use recyclable fabric bags.

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Maybe your city or country does not yet have the government's support to ban plastic bags, But your personal choice can contribute to a great change: Do not accept them.

As for paper bags, Although they are much less harmful, much of the natural resources for its elaboration is required, So while they are an option, Do not convert is your first. Use recyclable fabric bags.

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