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Question
Answer the following question in one or two words or sentences:
Why should we prefer to use paper bags rather than polythene bags?
Solution
Paper bags should be preferred over polythene bags since paper is biodegradable and reusable. In contrast, polythene bags are non-biodegradable and damaging to animals, humans, plants, and the environment.
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