Paper and plastic shopping bags require a lot of energy to produce and don’t break down in the landfill. While paper and plastic bags can be recycled, the majority of them are not and end up in landfills, as litter, or in the ocean. Plastic bags in the ocean are particularly dangerous for wildlife. Birds and other animals can be strangled by the handles or get tangled in them and drown. A floating plastic bag looks very much like a jellyfish to a hungry sea turtle, and if eaten, can cause serious illness or death.
Most retail chain stores are beginning to sell inexpensive reusable bags. There are also many online stores that sell different types of reusable bags in various colors and styles, so you can infuse your own personal style into your shopping bags!
Some of our favorites:
Reusablebags.com
Shop Amazon.com's selection of reusable bags!
