I'm Not a Plastic Bag

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Omg i am doing a science fair project but i need other pplz thoughts on it (paper or plastic which is stronger?) so plz leave ur comments 4 us tysm

Kelly of CA 1:47PM March 04, 2009

I bought "Bag It Again" bags - http://www.bagitagain.com
They are strong and made from natural fibers. I bought a few of the non-woven bags, but stopped when I learned they were made of plastic. Of course, reusing what you already have is the best

John B of NY 8:21PM August 24, 2008

Many grocery stores are beginning to offer $.02,$.05 or even $.10 refunds for bringing reusable bags (including the store's own plastic bags saved from previous trips!)
It's easier than many people think to keep a stash of reusable bags folded up in the back of one's car and after factoring in the grocery store incentives, the bags pay for themselves in 6 months or less with weekly use.

Justine of CT 12:48PM August 01, 2008

Check out getskn.com They have a line of cool bags that are made from certified organic cotton grown, woven and sewn right here in the US- cutting down on fossil fuels and supporting our local economy. Plus- as a bonus they are fashion forward and were even reviewed on style.com
Every order through their site pants a tree with American Forests.

Jennifer of NY 5:12PM July 31, 2008

I like the IKEA model: They charge a nickel per bag and donate the proceeds to American Forests (http://www.americanforests.org/).
Ikea also recently announced they'll be eliminating plastic bas altogether: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/emeraldcity/2008/04/ikea-to-nix-all.html

Black Bart of HI 1:37PM July 30, 2008

Getting a bag was part of the cost that you paid the store. Now charging for the bags is making the ether richer or passing the money off to the city/state to waste. Why don’t stores take 5 cents off your bill per reusable bag that you bring?

PThomas of WI 8:02AM July 30, 2008