Paper Bags OR&R's Marine Debris Program

Paper Bags OR&R's Marine Debris Program

Examples of paper bags include: fast food bags (e.g. fast food consumed on/ near the beach), grocery bags, beer/wine bags, etc. The bags will begin to deteriorate the longer they are exposed to the environment. As bags absorb moisture the paper will fall apart.

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Clark County Public Health - Did you know Washington's single-use plastic bag ban goes into effect Oct. 1? The ban is aimed at protecting the environment by reducing plastic pollution, litter and

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Fact Sheets OR&R's Marine Debris Program

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