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Help make the world a cleaner place by joining us in celebrating International Plastic Bag Free Day - reduce, reuse, and recycle!
International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3rd is a great day to celebrate the positive environmental impact of avoiding plastic bags. This annual event was first started over ten years ago and has since become increasingly popular around the world as more people become aware of the consequences of using single-use plastics. Join us in celebrating this special day by ditching plastic and embracing reusable alternatives!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Plastic Bags</div><div class='timeline-text'>Major US supermarkets like Safeway and Kroger introduce plastic bags as an efficient and cost-effective alternative to paper.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Plastic Bag Ban</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bangladesh becomes the first country to implement a full ban on plastic bags after it was discovered they played a key role in blockages during the 1998 flood.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>China's Plastic Bag Restriction</div><div class='timeline-text'>China announces a nationwide restriction on plastic bags, preventing supermarkets and shops from giving out free plastic bags.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First International Plastic Bag Free Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>On July 3rd, the first International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated, motivating people worldwide to avoid plastic bags and opt for reusable alternatives.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>California's Statewide Plastic Bag Ban</div><div class='timeline-text'>California becomes the first American state to enact legislation imposing a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at large retail stores.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>EU Plastic Bag Directive</div><div class='timeline-text'>All European Union states are impacted by a new directive, which aims to reduce the per capita consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Reuse plastic bags</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look around the house for unused plastic bags and put them to use! Reusing plastic bags is a great way to reduce waste and celebrate this day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Switch to reusable bags</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Do your part by switching to reusable shopping bags. Not only are they better for the environment, but many stores also offer discounts on groceries when you bring your own bag!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a beach clean up</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and plan a beach clean up. Collecting plastic waste from the beach is one of the most effective ways to get rid of plastic and make sure it doesn't end up in our oceans.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a plastic bag free charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Search for charities that support plastic bag free initiatives and donate what you can. Your donation goes a long way in helping combat this issue.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Educate yourself and others about the dangers of plastic bags and spread awareness about why it's important to switch to reusable alternatives. Share facts, stories, and posts about International Plastic Bag Free Day with your network.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Plastic bags are a environmental hazard</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Single-use plastic bags are becoming increasingly hazardous to our planet, as they take centuries to break down and can end up polluting the environment. Additionally, they can harm or kill wildlife when animals consume them by mistake.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Reusable bags are better for the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By switching to reusable bags, we can reduce plastic waste significantly and help protect our planet for future generations. Reusable grocery bags last longer than plastic ones and can be used over and over again.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Plastic bag free day helps raise awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Plastic Bag Free Day serves as an important reminder that we all need to do our part in reducing our reliance on single use plastics. It's a great opportunity to educate others about the importance of switching to reusable shopping bags and the harmful effects of plastic pollution.</p></div></div>
International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated on July 3 every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Wednesday.
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