World Paper Bag Day 2023 - July 12
July 13 , 2023
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- This day recognizes and celebrates the use of this more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags.
- The day aims to promote the utilisation of paper bags and other environmentally conscious alternatives.
- In 1999, San Fransisco banned the usage of plastic bags in grocery stores and pharmacies.
- The city became the first place in the world to outlaw the use of plastic bags.
- The first paper bag machine was invented by Francis Wolle in 1852.
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