Take a look at the dangers wild animals face from plastic bags...

This quick slide show gives 35 reasons why plastic bags should be banned.

Among them: Nearly 200 different species of sea life, including whales, dolphins, turtles, and seals, plus thousands of birds, die every year because they mistake discarded bags for food or get so entangled in the bags they can't survive.

You can get a reusable shopping bag at your grocery store for only $.99 or $1.99 at most. Buy six of them for less than ten bucks and do the animals a favor.

 

More good info on plastics:

My county finally did it? What about yours? Our new plastic bag "tax."

The environmental tragedy of plastic.

 

 

Comments

[Mary @Green Global Travel]

Many people don't realize the many detrimental effects that plastic bags can have on the environment and wildlife. Thanks for sharing this post!

[las vegas vintage clothing]

So sad. I am proud to say we recycle our grocery bags when we do bring them home. I think about this issue everyday every time I see one of these bags. I love using my reusable bags especially when I think about saving little birdies like this little guy.

[Brisbane Bookkeeper]

I had no idea that a lot of animals suffer and die because of plastic bags. This info will surely be an eye opener to many of us that use plastic bags practically every day. Thank you also for the tip on using reusable plastics.

[Diane MacEachern]

Yes, the impact on animals is fierce. That's one of the reasons why using reusable cloth bags makes such a difference.

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