They choke coral reefs, clog waterways, and provide a near-permanent mark on the landfills they occupy. One environmental agency (WWF) estimates that Pakistan's port city of Karachi produces five-to-seven-thousand tons of plastic each day. A ban on plastic bags in the region is due to go into effect this week. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has this story in the bag.
Why Himalayan City Banned Plastic Bags 20 Years Ago
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