U.S. indulgence of its protectionism in recent years has encouraged an increase in frivolous trade cases. The paper shopping bags case certainly fits in this category.

Two sheets of waxed paper. A big brown paper bag or large sheet of brown paper. String. Deep baking dish. Wire rack to fit dish. 6 cloves of garlic. 1 large potato. 1 large piece of pumpkin. 1 ...

Paper bags, however, are not necessarily a better choice. They come with their own list of environmental caveats, as do reusable totes. Here are some of the things to keep in mind for making an ...

Paper bags will decompose in proper conditions, as opposed to a plastic trash bag, which take 1,000 years to break down in a landfill (breaking down into microplastics.) Scrap paper.