Well over a billion single-use plastic bags are given out for free each day. But as the old adage says, nothing comes for free. Here are some facts to illustrate the actual costs paid by our environment and society for the fleeting convenience of unlimited, free, single-use plastic bags. To see the real costs, we must look at the “cradle to grave” multiple impacts and the effects of each phase of a bag’s life. Phase 1: … Read entire article »