All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think.

Paper bags would return to grocery stores in New Jersey were he elected governor, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer told NJ Advance ...

Now, some state lawmakers want to allow a return to paper bags at the grocery checkout, provided the bags contain at least 40 ...

But paper bags do not tend to be reused. However, paper is recycled at a higher rate than ... grains and legumes from bulk bins”. Pasta, rice and dried beans and pulses are often sold wrapped ...