Feb 20, 2024 16:00:00What is the reason why the weight of discarded plastic bags has increased dramatically as a result of introducing the ``Law Prohibiting Single-Use Plastic Bags''? 'This experiment has failed,' Murray said, citing the resulting increase in the weight of discarded plastic bags. These reusable plastic bags are made from a material calledhigh-density polyethylene (HDPE) , which is thicker and heavier than traditional plastic bags made from. 'The idea is to redefine reusable bags and do away with the thick plastic bags that have become so common in grocery stores,' said Engstrom. In addition to the law banning single-use plastic bags, California has enacted the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB54) in 2022.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 20, 2024 07:14 UTC