Sprouts Farmers Market’s mission focuses on healthy eating and living. In helping with our worlds health, Sprouts can make a difference by banning plastic bags.

According to the 2017 National Geographic report, it can be estimated that the U.S. is responsible for 327 billion bags that goes into the seas. Conserveturtles.org explains that over 1 million marine animals (including mammals, fish, sharks, turtles, and birds) are killed each year due to plastic debris in the ocean. Currently, it is estimated that there are 100 million tons of plastic in oceans around the world.

With over 300 stores across the county, Sprouts could make a huge difference in reducing plastic waste by banning plastic bags from their stores.