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Several aspects influence how environmentally (un)friendly plastic and paper bags are

Are you ever wondering whether using a plastic or paper bag is more environmentally friendly? If yes, thank you, because environmental pollution is a serious issue in many parts of the world, and plastic bags are a major culprit. They can harm animals, cause mangrove forests to suffocate, block drains, and cause floods. They can also hold rainwater, giving mosquitoes a place to breed and increasing the risk of malaria. To prevent these negative effects, paper bags are suggested instead, as they break down much more quickly and effectively than plastic bags. However, other factors also influence how (un)environmentally friendly a bag is:
1. Raw materials
2. Toxic byproducts
3. Decomposition
4. Reusability
5. Recyclability
6. Carbon footprint
In this article, I explain these 6 factors in more detail:



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  • Gorffly mokua

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    Information is power! Without it we cant solve the problems we have.

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    • Timothy Ndegwa

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      An enlightening piece which will help educate people on how to relate with plastic bags.

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      • john linus Tom

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        Great idea

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        • walter lungayi

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          great ideas

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          • Videlis Eddie

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            Very informative thanks for sharing...

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            • Peter Karanga

              85 w

              depend on the lifecycle of the bag; the material used; how it is disposed of; and additional features that the bag may have.

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              • Edwin wangombe

                85 w

                This is timely and informative... Let's share it out to the world

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                • Tabitha Kimani

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                  Great piece of information.

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