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Organizational Communication

University of Montana

2019

Environmental

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Barriers To Implementing A Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban In Missoula, Tess Elizabeth Parker Jan 2019

Barriers To Implementing A Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban In Missoula, Tess Elizabeth Parker

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Single-use plastic bags have been in the media spotlight over the past several years due to their harmful environmental impact. Key issues include accumulating waste and litter pollution. The City of Missoula should enact a bag ban due to its environmentally conscious culture. Discussed in the paper are potential barriers and examples of successful bans and how to apply them locally.