Where Plastic Bags End Up (Pics)

[accadacca]

Sad deal. So which is better. . .paper or plastic? :ne_nau: What should I get at the grocery store?

MORE PICS (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2008/feb/29/plasticbags.waste?picture=332762622)


February 29 2008: Thirteen billion plastic bags are given away each year in the UK alone. Their production and disposal adds to CO2 emissions. And many contribute to pollution problems, and threaten wildlife

http://image.guim.co.uk/Guardian/environment/gallery/2008/feb/29/plasticbags.waste/GD6421709@Mandatory-Credit-Phot-8066.jpg

[hank moon]

Hmm. Maybe get a non-disposable bag or two?

[accadacca]

Hmm. Maybe get a non-disposable bag or two?
Well yeah, that's the easy answer. :lol8: How about the pros and cons of both?

[JP]

Inclement weather ravaged aftermath photo, how fair is that :haha: It's not even in the US :mrgreen:

[hank moon]

It's not even in the US :mrgreen:

I took this shot while waiting to cross the street in Vegas a couple weeks ago...

[JP]

Just not right :ne_nau:

[accadacca]

Vegas is very dirty. :naughty:

[rockgremlin]

I took this shot while waiting to cross the street in Vegas a couple weeks ago...

Where's the porn?

[Sombeech]

Where's the porn?

Exactly

[sparker1]

I'll never understand the the psyche of those who litter. I think it comes down to lack of respect, for the planet, for other people, for one's own health. Of course, even those of us who don't litter contribute to massive landfills that are almost as bad. We need to awaken to the evils of modern packaging and consumption.

[DiscGo]

I hear the jury is still out on science.

[Cirrus2000]

I hear the jury is still out on science.
Yup. Crazy. A lot of people still put their faith in the alternative... :ne_nau:

We've got reusable bags from the local grocery store, but it's amazing how often I drop in there without planning it, and don't have the bags with me. Turns out I need the keep them in the car at all times. Must remember to put 'em there...

[stefan]

We've got reusable bags from the local grocery store, but it's amazing how often I drop in there without planning it, and don't have the bags with me. Turns out I need the keep them in the car at all times. Must remember to put 'em there...

yep, there are some steps that should be routine


(1) get groceries and reuse used bags or use reusable bags

(2) put groceries away

(3) put empty bags back in car, backpack, etc.

[KillEmAll]

http://image.guim.co.uk/Guardian/environment/gallery/2008/feb/29/plasticbags.waste/GD6421709@Mandatory-Credit-Phot-8066.jpg

Nothing prettier than a grocery bag tree in full bloom.

[Sombeech]

Nothing prettier than a grocery bag tree in full bloom.

I hear they're very fragrant, too.

[kris]

It's not even in the US :mrgreen:

I took this shot while waiting to cross the street in Vegas a couple weeks ago...


Looks like a lot of the Georgia Highways, and mobile home estates front yards.