Companies produce an estimated 5 trillion plastic bags a year. Each one can take more than 1,000 years to decompose, and few are recycled. It's time to take action. According to a U.N. report, 127 countries have implemented some type of policy regulating plastic bags. The report showed that 27 countries have also enacted some type of ban on other single-use plastics like plates, cups, straws, or packaging. Next up: A national ban is on track for next year in Canada!