Throwing away one plastic bag may seem inconsequential to an individual, but across the world several billion plastic bags are used every year and thrown away, which causes environmental damage. This is an example of

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tragedy of the commons explains how individual actions, which seem harmless on their own, can collectively lead to significant environmental damage when resources are shared and not regulated.

Throwing Away One Plastic Bag May Seem Inconsequential to an Individual