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Paper grocery bags have a lower environmental impact than plastic bags.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING
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Is it true that paper grocery bags have a lower environmental impact than plastic bags?

Unclear. Several life-cycle assessments indicate paper grocery bags can carry higher environmental burdens than plastic in specific settings, but these are partial, context-bound comparisons rather than a general verdict on the claim.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 0 sources for, 3 against · Last checked

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Evidence against · 3
Is banning plastic bags beneficial to the environment?
2011
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Is banning plastic bags beneficial to the environment?. (2011). skeptics.stackexchange.com. https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/3020/is-banning-plastic-bags-beneficial-to-the-environment

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Life cycle assessment of plastic grocery bags and their alternatives in cities with confined waste management structure: A Singapore case study
2021
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Ahamed, A., Vallam, P., Iyer, N., Veksha, A., Bobacka, J., & Lisak, G. (2021). Life cycle assessment of plastic grocery bags and their alternatives in cities with confined waste management structure: A Singapore case study. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123956

Life Cycle Assessment of Plastic Waste, its Treatment, and Application of the Upcycled Product: A Comprehensive Circular Approach
2022
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Life Cycle Assessment of Plastic Waste, its Treatment, and Application of the Upcycled Product: A Comprehensive Circular Approach. (2022). explore.openaire.eu. https://explore.openaire.eu/

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