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Well paper and plastic can be recycled except paper comes from trees which is ruining the enviorment. That is for the enviorment if you mean lifestyle wise.... I say plastic still because it can hold heavier things and if you try that on a paper bag then it might rip.
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How can you be a better recycler?
by reusing plastic, paper, and also plastic bags so that we could have a better safe world to live in.
Is paper better than plactic or is plactic better than paper?
Whether paper is better than plastic depends on how it is used. As a writing material, paper is often better. As a conveyance for flowing liquids, plastic is usually better than paper. For bags, if you are unable to use reusable grocery bags (which are readily available for very low prices but require periodic laundering), paper is the much better option. Paper bags, while not exactly environmentally friendly, can at least be composted or recycled. Plastic bags have very few secondary uses, and are almost always simply thrown in the trash.
Why are brown paper grocery bags better for the environment?
Paper brown grocery bags are argued to be better for the environment as they are biodegradable wheras some plastic bags can last decades and potentially harm wildlife.
Which can support more paper or plastic bags?
Plastic bags can support more weight but paper bags can support more items
Are plastic bags easier to make than paper bags?
Plastic bags are cheaper and I do believe, easier to make as compared to paper bags.
Are paper bags healthy to the environment?
Yes and no, but plastic is better because you can recycle and reuse them.
Do paper and plastic gift bags look cheap?
Compared to other paper and plastic gift bags you can buy yes they do look as little cheap-especially the paper ones if it gets wet.The plastic ones are a little better as they dont get wet easily.
What can you use in place of polythene bags or aluminium foils?
Some substitutes for plastic are starch from corn or wheat, corn syrup, ad even potatos.
Is it better to use brown paper bags or heavy duty plastic lawn and leaf bags for disposing of yard waste?
Heavy dut plastic lawn bags will work great and are designed for just that purpose, while paper bags may fall apart.
Can plastic bags be replaced with paper bags?
Yes, they can.
Can broken bags be recycled?
Paper bags, yes ... plastic, no. In our area, plastic bags with a recycle logo can be recycled.
Which is stronger grocery bag or plastic bag?
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.
