At the Curb, an Exercise in Confusion
Problems with plastic
• New York residents use 23 billion plastic bags annually.
• A significant number of these bags make their way into the environment, causing litter and damaging wildlife.
• The bags do not biodegrade and they persist for years.
• The New York City Department of Sanitation currently estimates that it collects an average of 1,700 tons of plastic bags per week, costing $12.5 million per year in disposal expenses.
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