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Lansdowne Borough Plastic Bag Ordinance RESIDENT Survey

We are interested in your thoughts on single-use plastic bags provided by stores at check-out.

Recently, stores have been prohibited from giving out throw-away, single-use plastic bags and straws in a number of municipalities, counties and even states. The reasons: these bags are plastic waste that release chemicals harmful to human health, add to litter, end up in trees and bodies of water, are burned with other trash and cause air pollution, and are not a sustainable use of resources.

Some stores provide heavier, reusable plastic bags, sometimes charging for them. These are pro-environment if used several times, but if thrown away (as they often are), they are even less sustainable than single-use plastic bags.
1.Please let us know how you are associated with Lansdowne Borough
2.To what extent do you believe that single-use plastic bags are an environmental problem?
No Problem
Somewhat of a Problem
Large problem
Not sure
3.There are many options for trying to limit the use of single-use plastic bags. How much would you support each of the following methods of reducing single-use plastic bag use?

Heavy plastic bag Reusable bags made of sustainble materials like cotton are best for the environment. Stores sometimes offer reusable plastic bags which are durable, multi-use bags, often made from thicker plastic or woven polypropylene, designed to replace single-use bags. These bags still contribute to plastics in the environment.
Strongly oppose
Neutral / not sure
Strongly support
Education of business owners and residents on environmental and public health issues with single-use plastic bags.
Giving residents free reusable plastic bags
Ban on single-use plastic bags
Ban on single-use and reusable plastic bags
4.How much of a burden would it be on you if you were not provided with free single-use plastic bags when shopping?
No burden
Somewhat of a burden
Large burden
Not sure
5.Which of the following statements describe your reaction to the possibility of Lansdowne Borough banning single-use plastic bags? (Check all that apply)
6.Which of these actions by Lansdowne Borough would you prefer? (Select one)
7.How often do you use reusable bags when shopping?
8.If Lansdowne Borough gave out free reusable bags to residents, would you request one?
9.Please share any suggestions for how Lansdowne Borough could reduce the amount of litter and plastic waste in our community.