Instead of
Single-use plastic bags Reusable bag
Why switch
Healthier
Plastic bags shed microplastics as they break down — fragments that end up in soil, water and food.
Greener
About 5 trillion are used a year; they take centuries to break down and choke rivers and wildlife.
The impact
You, per year 150 plastic bags
All of the world 1.22 trillion plastic bags skipped / year
If everyone across the world switched, every year that’s:
- 1.22 trillion plastic bags
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce
Keep a foldable bag in your pocket or rucksack so you are never caught out.
Reuse
Use the same bag hundreds of times — that is what makes it greener than plastic.
Recycle
Worn-out soft plastics go to store carrier-bag drop-offs, not your kerbside bin.