Plastic bags are used an average of 12 minutes before they are thrown away, often ending up in the ocean. more than 5 billion plastic bags are handed out at the checkout every year, and less than 4% are recycled.. A plastic bag you use today will share this planet with your great great great great great great great great great great great great grandchildren.
Buy reusable grocery bags - I've bought a bunch and i leave them in my car so they are always ready for a shop!