Reduce Before Refuse

One way before you can REFUSE plastic bag is learning how to REDUCE it. Below are some of the ways that can help you to achieve that aim:

Reuse plastic shopping bags and wraps

Utilize reusable shopping bags made of cloth or hemp

Recycle your plastic shopping bags by returning them to the store

If you forget your reusable shopping bag, opt for paper

Minimize your garbage output by composting and recycling

Write to your local and federal governments to demand environmentally-friendly bags (they do exist)

Tell others about the harmful impact of plastic bag usage

Source: http://suite101.com/article/say-no-to-plastic-bags-a20241