Globally, 5 billion single-use plastic bags are used every year. The majority of these end up in landfill, and a significant number end up in the environment.
- 127 nations now regulate against plastic bags at some level
- Policies to phase out plastic bags has tripled in last 10 years
![Map showing plastic bans around the world](/globalassets/detpak/images/pages/make-the-move-to-paper/dp_makethemove_worldmap_960x660.jpg)