Researchers Make Surprising Discovery About States That Ban Plastic Shopping Bags: ‘May Be Even More Effective’

Over the past decade, many cities and states across the country have passed plastic bag bans and taxes in an effort to curb plastic pollution. While it still may be too early to gather definitive data regarding these measures, a pair of researchers has found surprising results.

For years, plastic waste has had a significant and detrimental impact on the environment, affecting ecosystems, wildlife, and even human health. It pollutes ecosystems, contaminates water and soil, and poses countless risks to living organisms.

As environmental groups and activists put pressure on local governments to pass proactive legislation to address the growing concern of plastic waste, plastic bag bans have become a common occurrence throughout America.

However, according to a new study, there may be an even more effective measure to help slow down the rate which plastic pollution is produced.