2020-2023年 美国全州禁止塑料袋的禁令使海滩垃圾减少29%,高于人口大流行前水平。 2020-2023 U.S. statewide plastic bag bans reduced beach litter by 29% compared to pre-pandemic levels.

海洋保护协会的一项研究表明,美国全国范围内对塑料袋的禁令有效地减少了垃圾和海洋污染。 A study by Ocean Conservancy reveals that statewide bans on plastic bags in the U.S. have effectively reduced litter and ocean pollution. 自2020年以来,这些禁令涵盖的人口从12%增加到25%,导致海滩上收集的塑料袋从2022-2023年比人口流行前水平下降了29%。 Since 2020, the population covered by these bans increased from 12% to 25%, leading to a 29% drop in plastic bags collected on beaches from 2022-2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels. 尽管取得了进展,塑料袋仍然排在五大类塑料废物的前列,突出表明需要不断提高认识和政策努力。 Despite progress, plastic bags still rank among the top five types of plastic waste, highlighting the need for ongoing awareness and policy efforts.