What’s the Big Deal About a Small Plastic Bag?
It seems harmless as it helps carry groceries, and by the time you check out your items are already bagged. But this past August in Wisconsin, heavy rain flooded people’s homes, and I saw firsthand through my family’s waterproofing business how something as small as clogged drains can leave families losing almost everything in their basements. In fact, Milwaukee experienced the largest sewer overflow since the Deep Tunnel was built, with more than five billion gallons spilling over 78 hours. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel That is when I realized how even tiny plastic bags can become a big problem. Lessons from Battle of the Bag After watching Battle of the Bag , one thing that really stood out to me was how plastic bags clog storm drains, which can lead to serious flooding in cities. The video showed examples from places like Mumbai, India, where blocked drains caused streets to flood and killed hundreds of people. ▶️ Watch the documentary here: Battle of the Bag –...