Laziness mostly - plastic bags are cheap to make and people tend to forget to bring their reusable bags to the grocery store.
You can drop it off at a grocery store such as Longo's
Jiffy Bags offers zip-lock type of plastic baggies that can be used to store various fruits and sandwiches in, and even some bags that can store larger items.
I personally think that you should get a plastic bag from the store because paper bags will rip a lot easier than a plastic bag will.
Paper bags. Because it is made from kraft paper and plastic grocery bags are made from plastic, which kraft paper is stronger than plastic, so paper bags can support more weight.
Yes, many newly designed plastic shopping bags are made to be strong and durable for reuse. They are often thicker and better built to withstand multiple uses, making them more environmentally friendly than single-use bags. However, it is still important to handle them carefully and avoid overloading them to ensure they last longer.
Some creative ways to store plastic bags for reuse and organization include using a hanging shoe organizer, a tissue box, a plastic bag dispenser made from a recycled container, or folding them into compact triangles and storing them in a small container.
If there isn't any in the home section of your grocery store or mall then go online. A site called Plastic Place sells them and a bunch of other online store.
Plastic bags can be used to carry groceries and other items, store food in the refrigerator or freezer, or line small trash cans. They are lightweight and convenient for transporting goods. However, they can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly.
One can find biodegradable plastic bags in store at Sainsburys, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Wilkinsons, Boots, Marks & Spencer and many more UK based supermarkets.
Plastic shipping bags are still being made. Biodegradable plastic and degradable plastic bags are much friendlier to the environment than just regular plastic bags.
I don't like coin folders. I prefer to store coins in small plastic bags.