Recycle Plastic Bags

Collecting plastic bags for recycling is a simple yet effective way to reduce plastic waste and prevent it from polluting the environment. Plastic bags are one of the most common single-use items, and they often end up in landfills, waterways, or as litter, where they can harm wildlife and take hundreds of years to decompose. By recycling them properly, you can help ensure they are repurposed into new products, reducing the demand for virgin plastic.

To get started, gather plastic bags from your home, such as grocery bags, bread bags, or packaging from online deliveries. Check with local grocery stores or recycling centers to find drop-off locations that accept plastic bags, as they typically cannot be recycled through curbside programs. If you want to expand your efforts, ask friends, family, or neighbors to contribute their unused plastic bags, and offer to drop them off on their behalf. Be sure to clean and dry the bags before recycling to ensure they are accepted.

To provide proof of your completion, take a picture of the plastic bags you have collected, and then capture the moment when you drop off the items at the recycling center or grocery store. After you are finished, you will upload your images and answer a few questions.