Imagine walking down your street or biking to school. You might see colourful plastic bags tangled in trees, floating in puddles, or caught on fences. It’s a common sight in many towns and cities. But those bags aren’t just ugly litter—they’re causing big problems right where you live.

Plastic bags are everywhere because they’re cheap and handy. Since they were invented in the 1950s, billions have been used worldwide. But most plastic bags are made to be used once and then thrown away. Sadly, many don’t get recycled or properly disposed of. Instead, they end up in drains, roadsides, parks, and fields.

When plastic bags block drains, water from rain has nowhere to go. This causes flooding in streets and neighbourhoods. Floods damage homes, schools, and playgrounds. They also cause traffic jams and dangerous road conditions, affecting everyone in the community.

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