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The PlasTax - Ireland's Plastic Bag Fee
In March of 2002, Republic of Ireland became the first country to introduce a plastic bag fee, or PlasTax. Designed to rein in their rampant consumption of 1.2 billion plastic shopping bags per year, the tax resulted in a 90% drop in consumption, and approximately 1 billion fewer bags consumed annually.
Read MoreImpact of Plastic Waste on Oceans, Beaches and the Environment
Want to know how bad plastic litter is getting in our oceans? This article provides a "snapshot" of the harmful effects.
Read MoreLearn About Global Efforts to Reduce Waste from Disposable Products
A time line of who's been doing what as the world wrestles with the plastic bag issue from 2003-2007. Plus resources to track recent plastic bag laws throughout the world.
Read MoreFacts About the Plastic Bag Pandemic
Astounding facts about the plastic bag issue, its impact on our natural environment, and smart solutions.
Read MoreFacts about the Impact of Household Waste on the Environment
Get the facts and learn more about the impact of household waste - plus, get information on the solutions.
Read MoreUse-and-Toss Plastic Bottle Facts
The Environmental Protection Agency estimated 2,480,000 tons of plastic bottles and jars were disposed of in 2008. Find more facts like these on disposable plastic bottles. Plus, learn about solutions to help solve the problem!
Read MoreReusable vs. Disposable Products - A Summary of Facts and Solutions
The main point that ties many of these solutions together is a change in mindset. The solution is to embrace a cultural shift away from use-and-toss mentality. High-quality, toxin-free products are available for those who care to use them. Each of these long-lasting, durable items in use keeps hundreds, if not thousands, of cheaper disposable products. Additionally, supporting a plastic tax has been proven to help discourage thoughtless use.
Read MoreDisposable Lunch Facts - Items Carried in Work and School Lunches
Hundreds of thousands of tons of disposable lunch items are discarded every year. Of the millions of plastic snack and sandwich bags that are produced, more than 90% are thrown away. Learn the facts, the impact and the solutions to help make lunch less wasteful.
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