Plastic Bags Could Be 'Eco-Friendlier' Than Paper and Cotton

The affects of plastic bags are not as detrimental as paper and cotton. The scientists from Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) have proven this. The contents of the plastic bags they studied from included polypropylene non-woven plastic. These types of plastics are the most eco-friendly. The runner up is single use plastic bags. The types of bags that can have a negative impact are cotton and kraft paper bags. The effects they can have a contribution on golbal warming and eco-toxicity. The team at NTU stressed though that these types of bags may only be better in cities like Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Dubai. This shouldn't mean though that we could not try this method anywhere else. The scientists who lead the research made it clear that these types of bags are important for multiple uses. 

I think that this method could drastically change the way we live. I know in my family we use grocey store, plastic bags over and over again. If everyone in their family started doing this we could be doing good for the environment. If I'm not mistaken as well we could be saying money instead of buying the cardboard and fabric grocery bags. 

Plastic bags could be 'eco-friendlier' than paper and cotton. (2020, October 14). Retrieved October 30, 2020, from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201014114629.htm 

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  1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2020 at 4:14 PM

    I have always thought that plastic bags were what was increasing pollution rates, but ,when used properly, plastic bags are better. I think I will stick to the fabric bags though. This is a great idea, but are people responsible enough to create a difference in this way? Some people will reuse them, but the majority of the population will continue to dispose of their plastic bags whether it be through trash companies, throwing it out the car window, or the bags simply blowing away.

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