It is interesting to know that 80 percent more greenhouse gases are emitted during paper production. Moreover, as paper is made of trees, carbon dioxide can easily absorbed.
Water required to produce paper bag is three times more than what is consume in the production of plastic bag. Considering the fact that recycling consumes more fuel rather than the creation of a new bag, it is inefficient and hard.
Deforestation is still another main environmental issue. Wisely, paper used as packaging particularly as a grocery bag is less durable and more likely to get wet compared to plastic which is stronger and water proof. (Diazepam)
Recycling paper is harder and more inefficient considering that it consumes more fuel than the creation of a new bag.
For lessening production cost, plastic have fillers which help to reduce plastic flammability, stabilizing additives include fire retardants. Plastic has been a reliable packaging material for its
durability as well as for its handiness and how it could better protect most products.
Soft and flexible, odorless and water resistant features make it very safe and suitable.
To some extent, it is chemical resistant
Able to reproduce as another products and also recycling is more feasible
Has excellent adhesiveness
Resistant to dirt and dust