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Myth: Plastic shopping bags are a large component of litter. Reality: Plastic shopping bags are NOT a major component of litter. Studies of Greater Toronto Area communities (City of Toronto, York, Durham and Peel Regions) show plastic shopping bags account for less than one per cent of urban litter. In …

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 …