International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023: International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 is observed on July 3 every year to motivate people to avoid using single-use plastic to eliminate plastic pollution. International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 is celebrated around the world to spread awareness that a plastic bag-free world is possible and that sound environmental alternatives to single-use plastic bags are available. Bangladesh was the first country in the world to ban plastic bags entirely in 2022. Soon after, many more countries, including India, also banned single-use plastic. International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 day is an initiative by Bag Free World for the purpose of getting rid of the single-use of plastic bags around the world. International Plastic Bag Free Day looks for safer alternatives to demonstrate that a world without the use of so much plastic is possible. 

International Plastic Bag Free Day History

Bag Free World organization established the International Plastic Bag Free Day. This organization introduced several campaigns promoting a plastic-free world that inspired other parts of the world to participate in Plastic Bag Free Day. Rezero, a member of Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), initiated the first International Plastic Bag Free Day which was observed on July 3, 2008. In 2015, the European Union also passed certain directives to reduce the usage of single-use plastic bags. Bangladesh became the first country to ban the use of single-use, thin plastic bags officially in 2022. Soon after, many more countries, including India, also banned single-use plastic.

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 Theme

There is no specific theme for International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023. But the day aims for a plastic-free world and to encourage reusable alternatives. The main aim of International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 is to raise awareness of the growing harm that the use of this non-biodegradable substance is causing to the environment. 

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 Significance

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 aims to reduce the usage of plastic bags because plastic causes environmental pollution. Plastic bags are a major contributor to environmental pollution and pose various environmental and health hazards. Plastic contributes to land pollution and blocks drainage systems. If it ends up in water bodies, it causes harm to marine life. International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 marks the negative impacts of plastic usage to encourage people to minimize using it. It is sad to know that a plastic bag takes 1,000 years to disintegrate in a landfill, despite the fact that collective efforts over the past 10 years have drastically decreased the impact thus far.

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 Quotes

• If You Are ‘fantastic’ Then Do Something ‘drastic’ To Cut The ‘plastic’, Use ‘paper Bags’
• Plastics give a helping hand, but they are polluting our land!
• A plastic pollution-free world is not a choice but a commitment to life - a commitment to the next generation.
• Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, Recycle Plastic Bags, Instead, Renew, Reuse, And Recycle Paper Bags.

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 FAQs

Q. When is International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 celebrated?

A. The International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 is celebrated every year on 3rd July.

Q. Why is International Plastic Bag Free Day celebrated?

A. The International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated to motivate people to avoid using single-use plastic to eliminate plastic pollution.

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