“So many things seemed to come in plastic bags now that it was difficult to keep track of them. The main thing was not to throw it away carelessly, better still to put it away in a safe place, because there was a note printed on it which read 'To avoid danger of suffocation keep this wrapper away from babies and children'. They could have said from middle-aged and elderly persons too, who might well have an irresistible urge to suffocate themselves.”
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Barbara Pym was an English novelist known for her wit, humor, and delicate psychological portraits. Her works often focus on the lives of the middle class and are celebrated for their unique perspective and profound insight into everyday life. more
“If we say no to plastic bags, it will save millions of people down the line.”
“Everyday we can make the world a better place to live, just by not using the plastic bags.”
“Usage of plastic in packing medicines will pack the earth medically unfit for any life”
“I want to know when they will get rid of the ocean and just have a sea of plastic bags?”