Over 100 billion plastic bags are used annually in the US alone, with even higher numbers when considering large populations in countries like India and China. Plastic bags end up as litter in landfills, waterways, and streets after use, harming wildlife that ingest them, with around 100,000 marine animals killed each year from plastic bag consumption. Developed nations also exacerbate the problem by shipping plastic waste to developing countries.

1. By: Nancy Flores