1. Lower Carbon Footprint in Production Manufacturing a single‑use plastic bag produces around 1.58 kg of CO₂, while a paper bag can generate over 5.5 kg. That’s more than triple the emissions before the bag even leaves the factory. Plastic also requires far less energy to produce — paper can take up to four times more energy to make.

2. Lightweight & Efficient Transport Plastic is dramatically lighter. Two thousand plastic bags weigh about 30 lbs, while the same number of paper bags weighs 280 lbs. That means fewer trucks, less fuel, and lower transport emissions.

3. Superior Durability Plastic bags and containers resist tearing, hold up in rain, and can carry heavier loads without breaking. Paper weakens when wet and often fails after just one or two uses.

4. Reusability Potential While many think of plastic as single‑use, sturdy plastic bags and bins can be reused dozens — even hundreds — of times. Each reuse spreads out the environmental cost of production.

5. Space‑Saving Storage Plastic bags fold or roll into a fraction of the space paper bags require. For businesses and households, that means easier storage and less clutter.

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