-- Herb L., in Spokane, Washington Herb, thanks for this hint! Another way that usually works for me is to hold the plastic bag between both hands and rub the bag back and forth near the top.

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Plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% reduction in the amount of disposable, thin plastic bag litter on America's shorelines, the study found.

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The researchers found the law's strongest effect, by far, was a near-complete elimination of plastic bag use following the ban's implementation—a 91% drop.

The neck of a black bear is shown after a lid was removed after two years on June 3, 2025, near Hillman, Michigan. Norton said it's not precisely known how the lid got stuck on the bear's neck.

HILLMAN, Mich. — Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck — for two years. “It’s pretty incredible that the ...

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environment pollution Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours Fast-dissolving plastic offers hope for cleaner seas By Alfonso Maruccia June 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM 29 comments ...

Local and state level bans on plastic bags successfully mitigate plastic bag litter along beaches, lakes, and rivers, according to a study published June 19 in the journal Science.