What's IN the bag matters

Paper or plastic ... or is it what's in the bag that matters?

November 9, 2006
http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061109/NEWS/61109009/1006/BUSINESS
By Cathy Donohue, Times Argus, Barre, Vermont

"Paper or plastic?" the checkout clerk asks. Over the years it's become a pretty common question, and one that's been debated among people concerned about the environment. Let's take a quick look at the possible pros and cons of each, and dig a little deeper into the real question at hand...