NJ banned plastic bags. Usage went down.

People chose alternative bags. Those bags have a larger carbon footprint.

Emissions rose 500%

Congrats everyone!

"This ought to be the motto of the climate lobby: We don’t help the environment, but we feel good about it anyway." https://t.co/BFM2GnNJsl pic.twitter.com/kVXRLeEkEa

— Sar Haribhakti (@sarthakgh) January 29, 2024