We can all agree that paper bags are by far more environmentally friendly, but many are concerned about the increasing use of paper bags as this means that there will be an increased reduction of our trees. One however, may consider the thousands of years that plastics take to degrade. Truth to be told, they both have their fair share of disadvantages. Plastic Bags were created as an alternative to paper bags as a means of saving our trees. As it regards to reuse, paper bags tend to fail when compared to plastic bags which may be reused many times as they aren't easily torn and are waterproof. 

Many countries have taken the initiative to ban the use of plastic bags. Based on the fact that they are made with nonrenewable resources being petroleum and natural gas. They litter the surroundings, floating around in drains and different waterways. They cause a serious environmental issue, because they take so long to break down, they affect life on land and sea. They are not easy to recycle and they are costly.

The United Nations Environmental Programme Secretariat recommends the ban of the use of Plastic Bags globally. 

Yours Truly,

Regional Ambassador- Leneka Rhoden 

@lenekarhoden (IG)