How long does it take for plastic bags to biodegrade?
Click on the photo below to find out. What kind of trash could be floating in our creeks? Click on the photo to find out. How you can help: Keep your storm drain litter free by picking up any stray garbage. Pay extra attention to your trashcans during the holidays. Don’t allow trash to spill out and litter your neighborhood and your local environment. Trashcans, especially those at retail centers, may need to be emptied more frequently this time of year. Recycle your plastic bags. Many grocery stores accept clean, plastic bags. Look for collection bins at the store entrance. Consolidate your purchases. If you are visiting several stores, consider if you really need another bag for a single item. Maybe you can put it in a bag with other items. • Purchase canvas shopping bags and take them with you on your next shopping excursion. Affordable canvas bags have the added benefit of being stronger so they won’t rip and cause items to fall out and break. • Recycle leftover wrapping paper, gif
