Nowadays, we’re pretty conditioned to choose a paper bag or – even better – a reusable bag over a plastic bag. But, some environmentalists won’t rule plastic out altogether, especially if it's made from recycled materials.
Together, let’s take a closer look at the environmental pros and cons of each product in order to make more informed decisions at checkout.
Paper Or Plastic Bag?
Most of this boils down to one question: Can you recycle plastic bags? And the answer is, “Not usually.” Their disposal requires a special treatment plant and, in the end, these bags often get released back out into the environment, creating harmful effects on the ocean and wildlife.
But, there’s more to it than that, including an interesting statistic about which bag requires less energy to be created.