Why are plastic shopping bags a problem?
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Public Works
The City of Chelsea passed this ordinance in December 2018 in order to reduce the environmental impact of plastic bags. Disposable plastic shopping bags can turn into waste and litter. Lightweight plastic bags act like a parachute and are easily blown into trees and bodies of water; these flyaway bags can harm wildlife and block drainage. In addition, plastic bags are made from natural gas and petroleum, which are nonrenewable natural resources.
Updated 2/11/2020 2:31 PM