From: blockedofcourse@foo.invalid   
      
   On 1/16/2026 5:06 PM, Don Y wrote:   
   > On 1/14/2026 10:37 AM, Liz Tuddenham wrote:   
   >   
   >> Paper bags, cardboard containers and wooden items are far more   
   >> environmentally friendly because we can grow more of them and they can   
   >> be burnt for fuel when we have finished with them without damaging the   
   >> environment as much as plastics would.  They also have the advantage of   
   >> using up all those trees the campaigners urge us to plant, so reducing   
   >> the risk of forest fires.   
      
   There has been a  move towards reusable "sacks" (often made of recycled   
   plastics -- also often "branded") to replace paper and plastic bags.   
      
   Sadly, most folks don't realize that the sacks just accumulate dirt,   
   grime, "germs", etc. so do themselves a DISservice by using them.   
      
   Warehouse stores usually pile their discardable cartons/boxes near   
   the check-out area so customers can use those to transport their   
   purchases home.  Considerably more "material" than a paper bag   
   but easily recyclable (if you are careful to select based on   
   convenient physical size -- bigger is usually NOT better!)   
      
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