100 Reasons not to use Plastic Bags

Footprint Bag are compiling a list of reasons why we need to get rid of the large amounts of plastic bags that are being used, and thrown away thereby damaging the environment.

Footprint Bag are taking a proactive role in campaigning for the the reduction of plastic bags, but realise there must be a practical alternative before a step change will occur in reducing plastic bag usage.

We are interested to hear your reasons why plastic bags should be reduced. You reason may make it onto our “100 Reasons not to use Plastic Bags” list which will be used to raise awareness of this issue.

100 Reasons not to use Plastic Bags:

1. Wind-blown bags create plastic litter. posted by Angelica P.
2. Low weight-to-volume ratios make plastic bags difficult to recycle. It takes a lot of time to assemble a ton of plastic bags when you are pulling one bag at a time out of mixed recyclables. posted by Jon E.
3. My plastic bag gave way and the shopping landed on my drive today. No eggs with the bacon this weekend. Hubby not happy! Posted by Pamela Y.
4. (Your entry here...)

Send us your 100 Reason nomination why we should stop the plastic bag addiction. If you make it onto our list of 100 reasons not to use plastic bags you receive a discount code from us that gives you 25% off your next purchase.