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Plastic Bag Bans Slash Waterway Pollution, Protect Wildlife

6/20/2025

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New research in Science shows that U.S. regions imposing fees or bans on plastic bags significantly reduce their presence in waterways. Analyzing over 45,000 shoreline cleanups from 2016 to 2023, scientists discovered that these regulations effectively protect wildlife and combat the growing issue of microplastics.

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New research in Science shows that U.S. regions imposing fees or bans on plastic bags significantly reduce their presence in waterways. Analyzing over 45,000 shoreline cleanups from 2016 to 2023, scientists discovered that these regulations effectively protect wildlife and combat the growing issue of microplastics.