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The plastic shopping bag is a valuable resource that provides a safe, convenient and hygienic way to transport groceries or other purchases. Each bag weighs around 6 or 7 grams, but can easily carry 6.5 kilograms – approximately 1,000 times its own weight. The bags can be reused in many …

There is a growing trend to reusable packaging overall in an effort to encourage reduction. The position of the plastics industry is clear. The industry strongly supports reduction and reuse, and recognizes use of reusables as good environmental practice, but it does not want to see these initiatives inadvertently compromise …

The plastic shopping bag is a valuable resource that provides a safe, convenient and hygienic way to transport groceries or other purchases. Each bag weighs around 6 or 7 grams, but can easily carry 6.5 kilograms – approximately 1,000 times its own weight. The bags can be reused in many …