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Plastic bag

Composition

Made of polyethylene.

Environmental impact

Plastic bags discarded in the environment release toxic particles over time, entering the food chain and contaminating ecosystems, including our food and water.

Disposal instructions

Dispose of in the appropriate container for plastic waste.

Factoid

Each EU resident uses almost 200 plastic bags annually. A plastic bag discarded in the environment takes up to 100 years to decompose!