Study Shows Plastic Bag Bans and Fees Reduce Shoreline Pollution
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Summary
Plastic bag bans and fees have been effective in reducing harmful bag litter on shorelines, as shown by a study assessing their impact on US shorelines. Taxes or fees on plastic bags may be more effective than bans in reducing plastic waste. Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to marine and freshwater ecosystems.
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Taxes or fees on plastic bags may be even more effective than bans.
Plastic pollution threatens marine and freshwater ecosystems and the services they provide.
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