Paper vs plastic

Paper vs plastic

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  Paper VS Plastic Paperbags vs. plastic bags: which is really better?
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  We always aska question when it comes time to decide what to take with you to the store: paper or plastic bag?
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  On the onehand it’s a simple choice, but lets think about these two different things. Each has its advantages and disadvantages . Let's look at what they differ.
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  Paper bags Paper comesfrom trees. It takes about three tons of wood to get one ton of paper pulp.
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  Advantages Paper bags takeless time to decompose. But paper bags for us, in Russia, are not particularly common, such as in the United States. So that we cherish our forests.
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  Disadvantages On the otherhand, the paper bags have a number of drawbacks. The main disadvantage of the paper due to the fact that it is afraid of water. Using lamination helps a little.
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  Another and verysignificant drawback - the high cost of raw materials and ways to improve it. If you take it to a recycling center it means more energy and chemicals are used.
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  According to themagazine “National Geographic”, in the manufacturing of paper bags more energy, more water than in the production of plastic bags are used.
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  According Howstuffworks.com, papermaking pollutesair 70% more than the production of plastic bags.
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  Plastic bags Plastic comesfrom oil. Everyone of us uses plastic bags in our everyday life.
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  Advantages Advantages of plasticbags are undeniable. They are cheap to produce, well tolerate humidity, strong and durable. Another advantage of the polyethylene to paper - the possibility of long-term use. Plastic bag, which served as a time, can be used for a long time.
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  Disadvantages Plastic is avery useful material, which is very important in modern life, but the problem is that it can lie on the ground or swim in the water for decades.
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  In fact, inthe UK,for example, they recycle only 1 in 200 plastic bags.
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  Besides , plasticbags cause over 100,000 sea turtles and other marine animals to die every year, when animals mistake them for food.
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  Who is thewinner then?
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  The best wayto carry your shopping and protect the environment at the same time is to choose a reusable fabric bag.
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  Reusable Bio bag.
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  Some steps havebeen already made
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  Conclusions. • Both plasticand paper bags are harmful for our environment. • Paper bags are even more unhealthy than plastic ones. • Its preferable to use fabric bags or the so- called Bio bags.