Blog 1: Killer Plastic Bags
Geographical issues: 1. Plastic bags have been one of the worst environmental issues since they were invented. Plastic bags do not break up overtime, leading to tons of waste, both on land and in our oceans. A city in Kenya, Nairobi, is just one of many cities that have been heavily impacted by plastic bags. The land cannot be used for agriculture due to the plastic bags taking over the land, and the animals eating the plastic due to not having enough to eat. The city streets are filled with plastic, making it impossible to avoid and an eyesore. These bags even produce health risks on the residents of Nairobi. Mosquitos are attracted towards the plastic bags when it rains, and they carry diseases like Malaria. These many issues are not just a reality for Nairobi, but many other cities. What now? 2 and 3. Another African city, Mumbai, combated this issue. They banned "thin bags" and had an anti-bag police squad. People who use thin bags receive a fine, equivalent t...