How are single-use plastic carryout bags harmful to the environment?
  • They are consumed in extremely high volumes.
  • They are produced from non-renewable resources.
  • They are designed to be disposable rather than reusable.
  • They are difficult to recycle. Less than 5% of the 19 billion plastic bags used annually in California are actually recycled.
  • They do not biodegrade.
  • They are a significant hazard to marine animals and birds, which often mistake plastic bags for food.

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1. When does the ordinance take effect?
2. Why is there a ten-cent fee on paper carryout bags?
3. How are single-use plastic carryout bags harmful to the environment?