They prevent millions of tons of plastic from entering the waste stream each year. Not only does banning single-use plastic reduce pollution, but it also reduces demand for plastic production that's contributing to global climate change.
It's different because in a information text main idea there isn't any opinion on it just straight up facts but with persuasive it includes how you feel on the topic/situation...etc. To sum it up Persuasive deals with your personal feelings and Informational doesn't.