NYT’s moment of clarity: Paper shopping bags ‘might not be as green as you think’ – ‘Paper bags tend to require more energy to produce than plastic ones’ & ‘In landfills, paper bags produce methane & CO2’
By Marc Morano
March 24, 2025
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https://archive.is/2025.03.24-181404/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/climate/shopping-bags-paper-plastic-grocery-totes.htmlWhat 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.
By Rachel Nuwer
March 24, 2025
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.
Here are some of the things to keep in mind for making an informed decision about bagging your groceries.
Plastic and paper
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