The ban is specifically on single-use bags, not all bags. I don't use paper bags for groceries and I never will. Paperbag is fragile. If it rains, one can hope

The ban is specifically on single-use bags, not all bags. I don't use paper bags for groceries and I never will. Paperbag is fragile. If it rains, one can hope to reach the destination before the bag falls apart. To replace all plastic bags with paper ones we will need to chop a lot of trees. Plastic bags are still the best, just not single-use ones. I have a grocery bag that is made out of tightly-woven polypropylene thread. I've been using it for about 2 years now and it looks like new.