Guide  - Short

Plastic is a highly versatile material—lightweight, durable, moldable, waterproof, and stable across temperatures. It outperforms alternatives like cardboard, glass, and aluminum in many applications. However, the environmental and health impacts of its production, degradation, and disposal make it unsuitable as a single-use, throwaway material.
To understand more of the dangers of plastic      <--- This is one type of link to the guidebook

For decades the plastic industry has touted that better plastic recycling is coming, but until that time we must reduce plastic production, use and disposal now.   Banning plastic retail bags is a simple, easily implemented way to start.

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• Plastic production and plastic waste significantly contribute to climate change

• Landfills are overflowing with plastics

• Plastic bags are rarely recycled in practice, especially in large volumes

• Microplastics are found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. 

• Microplastics threaten wildlife and human health

A disposable shopping bag is light, but the 5 grams add up

The US is the biggest generator of plastic waste in the world

SUP’s are a significant source of litter

Bags are a menace to recycling equipment

Plastics, a danger to human health, especially as microplastics

Plastics additives: hazardous and can leach into food

Other dangers to wildlife

Most countries of the world already ban bags.  12 US states do. (ref)        <-- Notice this type of link to the guidebook

A ban is the best approach

The solution is local:   Plastics lobby dominate at PA & Federal level.

The time is now