They die after ingesting plastic bags which they mistake for food
Less than 1 percent of plastic bags are recycled.
“There’s harsh economics behind bag recycling: It costs $4,000 to process and recycle 1 ton of plastic bags, which can then be sold on the commodities market for $32” – Jared Blumenfield.
Plastic Bags vs. Canvas Bags
The following information is provided to help you decide if you prefer plastic or canvas bags.
- Plastic bags are made of polyethylene (a thermoplastic made from oil) – canvas bags are not.
- Plastic bags increase foreign oil dependency – canvas bags do not.
- Plastic bags are light-weight and get blown around – canvas bags do not.
- Plastic bags kill 100,000’s marine life annually – canvas bags do not.
- Plastic bags are banned in some parts of the world – canvas bags are not.
Plastic Bags find their way into the sea via drains and sewage pipes.
If you wish to find out more please visit:
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/MULTIMEDIA02/80505016
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