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Reusable Shopping Bags Do Not Make You Sick Just Propaganda from Plastic Bags Industry

By seomatt

  Recently Canada's Environment and Plastics Industry Council stated in a report that eco friendly reusable bags may "pose a public health risk." The report was minor, and they did not suggest that reusable green bags shouldn't be used. However, per the norm, special interest groups ranging from plastic manufacturers to lumber mills manipulated the store into something greater. They have begun promoting the report out of context to serve their interests. The Environment and Plastics Industry Council report is not a cause for concern in the least. Reusable green bags are a much better option to paper and plastic for a variety of reasons ranging from the environmental toll of disposable bags to saving for companies.


These interest groups, including plastics manufacturers and deforesters are irresponsibly further stoking germophobia caused by the swine flu. What they neglected to mention is that simply washing your reusable bag after it comes into contact with contaminants will avoid any and all issues. The lumber and plastics industries have resorted to fear mongering to protect their interests, and they are doing it in both an inappropriate and unethical

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