Yes, they can.
Plastic bags can support more weight but paper bags can support more items
Generally, plastic bags are easier and less resource-intensive to produce than paper bags. Plastic bags can be mass-produced at a lower cost and require less energy and water during the manufacturing process compared to paper bags. However, plastic bags have a higher environmental impact due to their long degradation time and potential for pollution.
Paper bags, yes ... plastic, no. In our area, plastic bags with a recycle logo can be recycled.
You can use reusable cloth bags, beeswax wraps, or silicone food storage bags as alternatives to polythene bags. For aluminum foil, you can use parchment paper, reusable silicone baking mats, or airtight containers for storing food.
Paper bags. Because it is made from kraft paper and plastic grocery bags are made from plastic, which kraft paper is stronger than plastic, so paper bags can support more weight.
paper bags are expensive
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paper bags are eco friendly to nature while plastic bags arent
My wife and I used to get about 10 plastic bags a week before we switched to reusable bags, so we save about 500 bags per year, at least. These have all been replaced with just a few reusable bags.
paper bags are a disadvantages to our society. the chemicals they use to make paper bags and transport them is polluting our sewer system and our air.... Some of the advantages include: - it is safer than plastic bags near children and animals as it does not cause suffocation. - Paper bags do not cost much. - Easily recyclable. - Paper bags can be more easily disposed of.
Making a paper bag uses about twice as much oil as making a plastic bag.