Report: PA Lagging Behind in Plastic Pollution Efforts

Report: PA Lagging Behind in Plastic Pollution Efforts

By Danielle Smith, Keystone State News Service Pictured above: More than 4.7 billion plastic bags are used annually in Pennsylvania, creating around 26,000 tons of waste, much of which could be prevented by using more sustainable options. Photo courtesy of Mihail/Adobe Stock Pennsylvania ranks near the bottom in a national report evaluating efforts to combat plastic pollution. July is Plastic-Free Month, and the Ocean Conservancy’s “United State…