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What makes plastic bags are less harmful than paper bags

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I assume you mean how plastic bags are less harmful than paper backs. Despite its low durability, one advantage of paper is that it decomposes much more quickly than plastic, and therefore it is less likely to be a source of litter and pose a risk to wildlife. Paper is also more widely recyclable, while plastic bags can take between 400 and 1,000 years to decompose.
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