Plastic bags are lightweight, strong, convenient alternative to paper grocery bags. Flexiblity and and resistance to condensation also make plastic bags a more attractive choice. Compared to paper and reusable bags, plastic bags are far more popular among shoppers for everything from grocery stores to pharmacies, and retail stores. They are also easy to store and reusable for many purposes.
Despite the popularity of plastic grocery bags, a growing number of municipalities and states are enacting laws aimed at reducing their use. Some have even targeted paper grocery bags.
