Which is better to use, paper or plastic bags?

Question

You see, paper doesn't pollute because it is biodegradable , but it takes more energy to make. And plastic will pollute, but it takes less energy to make! I can't make up my mind! I

Answer 1

I use plastic bags cuz they are easier to carry and stuff. And you can re-use them alot, and for different things. I think you can recycle them, but im not too sure about that. Sometimes I do use paper bags though. Really I dont think one is alot better than the other...  I guess if you want to be really environmentally conscious then I would say use the paper because they DONT pollute, which is the most important concern, right? hope i helped. :)

Answer 2

neither ... use a recyclable canvas bag(s)...they have been around for a while.......

Answer 3

Plastic because you can either put it in the recycling bin at home or the one at the store on your next trip.

Answer 4

i'd say paper becouse plastic is bad for the enviroment well at least thats what i've heard nice quesion by the way

Answer 5

Many cities in Europe and now some in the US are starting to ban plastic bags because of how harmful they are to the environment.  In Europe, you need to bring your own shopping bags to stores.  If you look around your grocery store, building supply store, etc, you will see that they offer canvas or tote bags made from recycled materials for sale, usually under $1.00.  We use these bags as much as we can when shopping and find they are easier to carry items in and are twice the size of plastic bags.  

Plastic bags are an eyesore that litter our cities, are harmful to wildlife and can take years, if not decades to break down in a landfill.  It actually cost more money and resources to recycle plastic bags than it does to manufacture them.

More people should use start using canvas or other types of recycled tote bags (supply their own shopping bags) and it would have a huge positive impact on our environment.

Answer 6

well, i like plastic bags better because paper bags rip too easily....plus, they're made out of trees!

Answer 7

Canvas. Buy fabric bags and reuse them and reuse them. You only contribute once to pollution and then you wont anymore. Or make your own. Or buy handmade bags locally. Then you won't be inflicting at all!

Answer 8

Paper making does pollute and use energy and plastic is petrol based and uses energy to make as well, the answer is bring your string bag.

Answer 9

Plastic isn't biodegradable and is made from oil, so paper.  Plastic releases a lot of toxic chemicals and carcinogens when recycled.

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Answer 10

According to this article it depends on where you live. If you live near the coast use paper otherwise use plastic.  

Answer 11

use those reusable synthetic fabric bags.  much better.  just keep them in the car at all time and remember to take them into the grocery store when you shop.  I need just four and they're terrific