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Question
Explain why, it is better to use paper bags than plastic bags.
Solution
It is better to use paper bags than plastic bags because paper bags are biodegradable and can easily be degraded by micro-organisms, whereas plastic bags are non-biodegradable and cannot be degraded by micro-organisms.
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