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by mrspuratic 718 days ago
Externalities are hard.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2020/04/30/plastic-paper-c...

By estimated impact: cotton > paper > plastic, but more constructively:

> Ultimately, the single use of any bag is the worst possible choice. The key to reducing your environmental impact is to use whatever bags you have around the house as many times and in as many ways as possible.