War On Plastic Intensifies
- 6 years ago
Awareness of the dangers of plastic bags continues to rise. Now, more groups are taking actions to limit their presence.
In 2002, Bangladesh became the first country to ban the use of thin plastic bags. In the almost 20 years since then, more countries and individual cities have taken action.
And the scope of the war is expanding beyond bags. Plastic straws, bottles, utensils and food containers are all fronts in this ongoing battle.
The Taiwanese government has announced plans to steadily phase out the use of plastic straws, bags, utensils, cups and containers by 2030.
In 2002, Bangladesh became the first country to ban the use of thin plastic bags. In the almost 20 years since then, more countries and individual cities have taken action.
And the scope of the war is expanding beyond bags. Plastic straws, bottles, utensils and food containers are all fronts in this ongoing battle.
The Taiwanese government has announced plans to steadily phase out the use of plastic straws, bags, utensils, cups and containers by 2030.