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Reusable Shopping Bags Lower Environmental Impact

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)Ref: https://www.csir.co.za/reusable-shopping-bags-lower-environmental-impact

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Collected on 21 September 2026

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This is a CSIR news article reporting the findings of a life cycle sustainability assessment of grocery carrier bags in South Africa. It says reusable plastic carrier bags have a substantially lower environmental impact than single-use bags when consumers reuse them. The study was funded by the Department of Science and Innovation and is intended to inform government, producers, retailers and consumers.

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findings of a life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) of grocery carrier bags in South Africa

The CSIR has released scientific findings comparing the environmental, social and economic impacts of different grocery carrier bags. The findings identify reusable plastic carrier bags as the best option in South Africa when consumers reuse them.

Who it is for: government, producers, retailers and consumers
How to act on it: Read and use the released CSIR study findings to inform decisions about grocery carrier bags and single-use plastics.

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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the findings of a life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) of grocery carrier bags in South Africa.

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https://www.csir.co.za/reusable-shopping-bags-lower-environmental-impact

Key Takeaways

CSIR released a life cycle sustainability assessment of grocery carrier bags in South Africa
Reusable plastic carrier bags are identified as the best option when consumers reuse them
The study was funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)
The assessment covers environmental, social and economic impacts
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)
Dr Henry Roman