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Read: The Health Concerns NYT

Some world views on plastic bags in the articles below:

• In Ireland they pay 33 cents a bag
• Five Disturbing Facts About Plastic Bags
• Hong Kong Moves to Ban Plastic Bags
• Bill to Ban Plastic Bags in India
• Bagging the Plastic In Israel
• Plastic Bags Go The Way Of Fur Coats
• NYC Plastic-Bag Bill

1. Do you think that our use of plastic bags has become a problem? Explain in a minimum of 2 complete sentences.

2. List 2 ways plastic bags have had an impact on our life and/or environment. They may be either positive or negative.

3. List one creative way you could re-use the plastic bags... be real, but don't all say the same thing!

4. Link to a site that takes a stand "pro or con" for restricting plastic bag use. Write a statement that summarizes that sites stand.

5. What will you do to help? Be specific. What will you commit yourself to doing?