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Consumers worried about plastic bags’ impact on the environment
"People are getting increasingly concerned with global warming and how our lifestyles contribute, and plastic bags are a true culprit in the problem."
Longmont, CO - They're initially used for mere minutes, they cost only pennies to make and are rarely given much afterthought.But more and more consumers and communities are thinking twice about the everlasting life of plastic bags.They offer a convenient carry-all for everything from cereal to CDs to cosmetics.But then what?
"Plastic bags are a ubiquitous part of everyday life, and consumers are becoming overwhelmed by it," said Lisa Wise, executive director of The Center for a New American Dream, a Maryland-based agency that promotes responsible consumerism.