Originally Posted By alexbook So, how do you really know that those plastic bags are bad for the environment? Can you prove it? The Save the Plastic Bag Coalition (no, I'm not making this up) is suing the city of Manhattan Beach, California, over the city's ban on plastic bags. Among other things, the SPBC says the city failed to conduct an environmental impact report on the ban. >>The coalition argues that outlawing plastic bags would lead to a proliferation of paper bags, which members believe have more significant negative effects on the environment than their plastic counterparts.<< Actually, they might have something there. I suppose it would depend on how much bleach and other chemicals are used in the paper bags, and what sort of recycling programs are available. Still, I'll admit that the group's name alone makes them hard to take seriously. <a href="http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_10241925" target="_blank">http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_10241925</a>
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP Overall, it seems to me that re-usable of some sort HAS to be "better". Personally I like my re-usable bags because they have better handles and it's easier to schelp a family load of groceries up the stairs. (Now I just need to remember to get them back in the car, then in my shopping cart so I can use them!! I'm about 50%) Paper vs plastic, meh... Save the Plastic Bag, some people have TOO much time on their hands!!
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan <a href="http://www.reusablebags.com/" target="_blank">http://www.reusablebags.com/</a>
