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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 …

study conducted by three independent testing laboratories has concluded that reusable shopping bags can pose a significant health risk by acting as a breeding ground for bacteria, mold and yeast. The study was commissioned last fall by a consumer coalition to gain a better understanding of how people use reusable …