University of Georgia Researcher reported that about 90 percent of all the plastic ever produced is still around, most of it in the ocean or the world’s landfills. It’s effects on the environment and our health are still being studied. To combat this rising tide of garbage many cities, states, and countries are banning single-use plastic bags. Islamabad recently became the first Pakistan city to take this small step towards reducing this mountain of waste~VOA NEWS
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