OK, before y'all go bonkers in the comments, I do not endorse plastic nor do I work for a secret plastic organization. I merely ran across some facts about the
paper vs. plastic debate that caused me to pause briefly and give thanks that I use canvas.
- Plastic bags require 40% less energy to produce than paper bags.
- Paper bags produce 80% more solid waste than plastic and due to modern landfill techniques, don't biodegrade much faster than their polyethylene counterparts.
- It takes less energy to recycle a plastic bag than paper.
- Plastic bags weigh less and take up less landfill space than their paper counterparts.
- Paper bag manufacturing creates more air and water pollution than plastic bags.