Plastic bags are being banned in many places, but is this the right thing to do? Readers will be able to answer this question for themselves in an informed way after they explore the environmental, economic, and legal sides to the debate surrounding plastic bag bans. The enlightening main text is presented alongside full-color photographs. A detailed graphic organizer allows readers to compare different viewpoints. Fact boxes help readers support their opinions with relevant, age-appropriate data and statistics. These fun features work together to create a critical thinking exercise that educates readers about current events.