Ban the Bag: Support for Plastic Bag Reduction Strategies in Northeast Ohio

Society's use of plastic is increasing, while the ability to properly manage waste decreasing. In response, improved management systems and adoption reusable products made from sustainable materials are needed. Municipal governments in United States beginning institute policies reducing unlimited free access such as bags, straws, Styrofoam. However, some state Great Lakes region, elsewhere, have responded by making these pro-environmental illegal. Such shift onus using less local businesses conscious consumers. this project sought determine effectiveness a bag ban, supported targeted education outreach, at several northeast Ohio. Results suggest that initial implementation non-enforcement phase ban did not lead reduction bags. survey respondents indicate they supportive accessibility availability further show most people their own bags support who charge for, or no longer offer, conclusion, voluntary customers effective store legislation needed reduce