You do know that the answer to the question, “Paper or plastic?” is paper, right?
Better yet, take your own recyclable containers.
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The Whole Foods Market chain said Tuesday that it would stop offering plastic grocery bags, giving customers instead a choice between recycled paper or reusable bags.
A rising number of governments and retailers are banning plastic bags, or discouraging their use, because of concerns about their environmental impact. San Francisco banned plastic bags last year unless they are of a type that breaks down easily. China announced a crackdown on plastic bags a few weeks ago, while other governments, including New York City’s, are making sure retailers offer plastic bag recycling.
. . .Critics complain that the bags are bad for the environment because they are made from petroleum, are typically tossed after one use, fill landfills, and float into trees, rooftops, roadways and oceans.
They also do not break down easily in a landfill.
Hey, it’s all too little too late, but let’s make an effort at least.
The New York Times
Costco and Ikea have already eliminated plastic bags.