UNIT 8.1 OPINION PARAGRAPH

How long does it take for a plastic bag to decompose, and why is that a problem?

Can one person really make a difference by refusing plastic bags?

Do you think charging money for plastic bags encourages people to use fewer of them?

Is switching to reusable bags always better for the environment?

Have you ever tried to stop using plastic bags? How easy or difficult was it?

Should plastic bags be banned completely? Why or why not?

What alternatives to plastic bags are available, and are they practical?

Can one person really make a difference by refusing plastic bags?

What do you usually use when shopping—plastic, paper, or reusable bags? Why?