SCI 207 Week 5 Discussion Waste In 2012, Americans alone produced over 250 million tons of garbage. One large component of this waste
consisted of oil based plastic bags, which are utilized excessively by grocers, restaurants, and stores
nationwide. In order to reduce this source of waste, many countries are banning plastic bags or taxing
customers for their use. Using at least two scholarly or reputable resources and your textbook, discuss at
least two environmental problems caused by such extensive plastic bag use. If you were in charge, what
plan might you propose to reduce or eliminate their use? Discuss the economic impacts of implementing
your plan versus the financial impacts of making no change in our current use.
Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Utilize at least two scholarly or reputable resources
and your textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources in APA format. Respond to at least two of your
classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
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