Global Plastic Bag Usage and Environmental Impact

Global Plastic Bag Usage and Environmental Impact

Here are some key statistics on plastic bag usage:

  • Global Usage: Approximately 5 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide each year, which equates to about 160,000 bags per second.

  • Recycling Rates: Less than 1% of plastic bags are recycled.
  • Environmental Impact: It takes up to 1,000 years for a plastic bag to decompose. On average, a plastic shopping bag is used for just 12 minutes.
  • United States: Over 100 billion plastic bags are used annually in the U.S., averaging more than 300 bags per person.
  • Denmark: People in Denmark use an average of just four plastic bags per year.
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