The Alabama Department of Environmental Management told WIAT 42 that they only test Smith Lake for e-coli, and that goes for all the other lakes in Alabama as well. With the recent fluctuation in weather, there is a strong possibility that lakes can back up with waste which in turn breeds bacteria.
Banning plastic bags harms humans in many ways. Plastic bags are a very useful part of our lives: - make it easy to carry a number of small items. - they are strong and lightweight. - they are cheap and disposable, so no problem if you lose one or can't find it.
Plastic facts. Plastic is a popular, useful material but we use a lot of it. We now use about 20 times more plastic than we did 50. years ago. Therefore, it is important that we Reuse and Recycle. plastic as much as possible. Try and do your bit for the environment by taking cloth bags with you to the supermarket or using a 'bag for life.'.