Bagging is Not My Bag

“With more cities, states and countries banning single-use plastic bags, paper has become a popular alternative at the grocery checkout. At first glance, this seems like an obvious win for the environment. Plastic bags, after all, are made from fossil fuels and a major source of pollution. Paper bags, however, are not necessarily a better choice. They come with their own list of environmental caveats, as do reusable totes.” NYT (Gift Article): What Shopping Bags Should I Use? “All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think.” (I’ve given up. I now just eat all my groceries right there in the store.)