The plastic bag has become anathema to the effort of saving Mother Nature from humans’ toxic ways. But humans are now being blindsided by a shortage of paper bags – which have proven to be an even worse alternative.
With the old-fashioned single-use plastic bags sent to an extinction rebellion fiery hell, we are being told that the only way forward is recycling, and using environmentally-friendly alternatives made of paper, cotton, polyester or other suitable materials.
Seventy-four countries have banned single-use plastic bags made from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic with varying degrees of enforcement, and 37 countries now impose a charge per bag. New York State will also join the full ban from March 1 this year, but as the need for paper bags increases, the retail industry is facing a volume crisis.
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I usually put a paper bag over my wife's head but somehow a plastic bag just doesn't seem safe.
ReplyDeleteAnd one over yours in the event hers falls off?
DeleteGrow hemp!
ReplyDeleteHemp!!!
ReplyDeletecarry a canvas bag or two to the market
ReplyDeletewell you're going to have plastic or you're going to cut down a tree. take your pick.
ReplyDeletei use a flag and do it for old glory!
ReplyDelete1980s all over again. Let me guess the ozone is gone too right ?
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