48 New Jersey plastic bag ban caused 300% increase in plastic use, 500% increase in pollution, study shows (www.theblaze.com) posted 273 days ago by Jscholl17 273 days ago by Jscholl17 +48 / -0 New Jersey plastic bag ban caused 300% increase in plastic use, 500% increase in pollution, study shows | Blaze Media A market research company found that after New Jersey banned single-use plastic bags, the amount of plastic used in the state for bags went up significantly, as did the amount of pollution created in production. Only the retailer benefited from the increas... 10 comments share 10 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Paper bags violate the ADA. Older people with arthritic or weak thumbs have a hard time picking up paper bags. And they always make them too heavy. Constant complaints from my wife.