Frequently Asked Questions
7. Has anyone else banned plastic bags?
• Modbury in South Devon was the first UK town to become plastic bag free, in 2007. In September 2007 Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire also became plastic bag free
• Countries and states that have banned or taken action to discourage the use of plastic bags include: Australia, Bangladesh, Ireland, Italy, Taiwan, Mumbai (formerly Bombay, where they have been found to block drains and cause flooding), Scotland, France, West Bengal, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Even China has plans to ban the bag
Plastic. Where do you think it goes?
