Plastic, paper or cotton: which shopping bag is best?

On March 1, New York State instituted its plastic bag ban, joining seven other states in an attempt to lessen litter, garbage in landfills, ocean pollution, and harm to marine life. March 1 was also the day that New York acknowledged its first coronavirus case. And despite the fact that California was the first state to ban plastic bags in 2014, San Francisco has reversed its plastic bag ban because of the coronavirus, outlawing the use of reusable shopping bags, which are capable of spreading viral and bacterial diseases. New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Oregon and Maine have also banned reusable bags or delayed their plastic bag bans for now as have a number of cities.

The 7 Best Reusable Grocery Bags of 2024, by Food & Wine

Plastic vs. Reusable Bags: Which Bag Is Best For daily use?

These rugged bags comfortably carry a load full of bottles or other heavy items without tearing or breaking. The versatile extra long pop-out sleeves help keep tall items upright and in place, or you can leave them empty for the full capacity. The added bottom support helps keep items standing upright and stable in the car, on the counter, or on your shoulder.