July third today marks International Plastic Bag Free Day,... as the world looks to stop the use of plastic bags, and opt for more eco-friendly options while shopping.
With the input of a Spanish environmental group eleven years ago,... the idea was also backed by a number of international environmental groups,... including the U.S. and France.
With plastic waste a serious issue worldwide,... many countries have begun enforcing strict measures on use of plastic bags,... including here in South Korea... where major supermarkets and shopping malls were banned from giving single-use plastic bags in April.