By contrast, paper bags are typically used only once. The thicker plastic bags, made from low density polyethylene, now being promoted as “reusable,” typically are used about 3.1 times.

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Reusable totes are the most beneficial type of bag to our town and surrounding ones. Although they are more expensive than paper and plastic bags, a price cannot be put on the safety of our ...

Somers reached out but didn’t get a total. A spokesperson told him stores still offer reusable bags and Tops totes for change bags. Those are $1.99, and a dollar goes to charity.