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- Quartz
(2019)
You have to use a cotton tote thousands of times to make up for its environmental impact.
If you’re trying to contribute as little as possible to the two global calamities of climate change and the swirling gyres of forever-materials slowly filling our oceans, there’s a useful formula to keep in mind: Use fewer things, many times, and don’t buy new ones.
But are plastic bags better or worse than paper? And what about a cotton tote? Let’s rip this bandaid off right away: There’s no easy answer...
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Summary:
This article discusses the environmental impacts of plastic and paper bags vs. cotton totes. The main message of this article is that cotton totes are not an earth-friendly alternative to plastic and paper bags because they have to be used multiple times in order to negate their individual environmental impacts. The author sends the message that if you want to make an impactful difference, use fewer things often and do not buy new ones.
Keywords: plastic bags, paper bags, cotton totes, environment, climate change, gyres, oceans, use fewer things, many times
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