Learn the Facts

• Plastic bags provide a cleaner, safer option at the grocery store. Many reusable bags contain high levels of lead; microbiologists have found harmful bacteria like E. coli, salmonella and fecal coliform in reusable bags. More »
• Plastic bags take up 85 percent less space than paper bags in landfills. More »
• Plastic bags are recycled into building materials such as backyard decking, fencing and playground equipment. More »
• Plastic bags have a lower carbon footprint than paper and reusable bags. More »