The facts

Reusable bags seem to be the big fad everywhere. But do you know the facts on why it is so important to use them? Here are just a few reasons:

14 plastic bags contain enough petroleum to drive a car a mile.

380 billion plastic bags or wraps are thown away in America each year.

Making a paper bag emits 70% more global warming gases than making a plastic bag.

0 paper bags biodegrade in landfills due to a lack of oxygen.

Cities spend up to 17 cents per bag in disposal costs, wasting millions of tax dollars.

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So far, 1 Bag at a Time has sold over
5,145,480 reusable bags

Over the next 2 years, these bags together will save:
624 million plastic bags.

Enough petroleum to drive a car 154,364,400 miles.

Up to $874,732 in disposal costs.

Let's do our part in getting rid of paper and plastic bags all together. Will you join me?