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
There's also the leaving the bags in the car angle. And wondering if it's worth getting them or what.