Paper, Plastic, or Reusable? The Truth About Green Grocery Bags


It seems like a simple question with a straightforward answer, but when you look at the total environmental impact of each type of bag, things start to get a little complicated.

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3 Responses to Paper, Plastic, or Reusable? The Truth About Green Grocery Bags

  1. Very interesting, I’ve often wondered about the effects of the different bags and processes, now I am even more confused but more educated!

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  2. Jake's avatar Jake says:

    It would be great if there was simple answers to these kinds of sustainability questions, but videos like this show how difficult it is going to be to have a sustainable society. If people don’t have a clear sustainable option, even if they do care about the environment it’s unclear how they’re even going to know what to do. There is definitely work to be done!

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    • agogo22's avatar agogo22 says:

      I agree. Especially as their answer seemed to be, “for now re-use your disposable plastic bag thousands of times” (I prefer fabric bags despite their apparent greater footprint, since I like to imagine they represent a living for those who make them)!

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