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IIRC a polyester reusable bag is something like 90 uses to break even in terms of emissions (high but very achievable) while a cotton bag is something like 9000
by _Algernon_ 3y ago
IIRC a polyester reusable bag is something like 90 uses to break even in terms of emissions (high but very achievable) while a cotton bag is something like 9000 uses (unlikely to happen for the average bag).
- theshrike79 3y agoCotton requires insane amounts of water to produce IIRC, that’s the biggest contributor in its high number
- nerdponx 3y agoWhat about the stiffer plastic reusable bags? My cotton tote bags I do basically plan on using for the rest of my life, but I don't typically use them for groceries.