International Plastic Free Day 2024: Know Date, History, Significance
(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) International Plastic Bag Free Day, celebrated annually on July 3, promotes a zero-tolerance approach to plastic pollution and underscores the importance of recycling and composting plastic waste. This day raises awareness about the environmental impact of plastic bags, which can take up to 500 years to decompose, harming ecosystems and marine life
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International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3 promotes zero tolerance for plastic pollution, emphasizing recycling, composting to protect ecosystems, marine life from plastic waste
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Plastic bags originated in the 1930s with the accidental creation of polyethylene in England. Initially used for military gloves, they were patented in the 1960s by Celloplast
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Plastic bags can take up to 500 years to disintegrate, accumulating in soil and water. This causes significant harm to ecosystems, marine life, clogs drainage systems
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The rapid spread of plastic bag use globally led to the discovery of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 1997. This accumulation of plastic waste severely threatens marine life
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International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated by nearly 1,500 organizations as part of the Break Free from Plastic Movement
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International Plastic Bag Free Day emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to plastic pollution. It highlights importance of recycling, composting plastic waste
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The movement encourages individuals to avoid using plastic bags when shopping, and to adopt practices of reducing, reusing, and recycling plastic waste
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Supporting the movement involves simple steps like recycling, composting plastic waste. By educating friends, family, we can collectively make a significant impact in preserving
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