Which bag should you use? - Luka Seamus Wright and Imogen Ellen Napper

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3 жыл бұрын

Explore the environmental impact of three types of bags- plastic, paper, and cloth- to find out how they’re made, used and disposed of.
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You’ve filled up your cart and made it to the front of the grocery line when you’re confronted with yet another choice: what kind of bag should you use? It might seem obvious that plastic is bad for the environment, and that a paper bag or a cotton tote would be the better option. But is that really true? Luka Seamus Wright and Imogen Ellen Napper explore the environmental impact of each material.
Lesson by Luka Seamus Wright & Imogen Ellen Napper, directed by JodyPrody.
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@ind0266 3 жыл бұрын

The true answer is to take the cart home. No bag needed.

@dillonmyers965 3 жыл бұрын

True lol

@anastasiesasmr9805 3 жыл бұрын

In Dubai u r allowed to do that.

@tydd1985 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@kma7199 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh ! 👁️👄👁️

@michaeljacksheeheen 3 жыл бұрын

@@anastasiesasmr9805 really? Cool

@Googledeservestodie 3 жыл бұрын

Cashier: paper or plastic? Me:((holding all my groceries like an octopus)) *no*

@sadhna7865 3 жыл бұрын

How many hands do you have?

@Googledeservestodie 3 жыл бұрын

@@sadhna7865 yes

@brain2728 3 жыл бұрын

@@theongrejoy5645 never thought i would hear about this cartoon again.

@pvvineet1722 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoogledeservestodieMISHA!?

@trendymaths2467 3 жыл бұрын

@@theongrejoy5645 OMG Oswald. It’s been a long time.

@zephyr2485 3 жыл бұрын

My mum uses plastic bags again and again till they themselves plead for retirement...😅😅😅

@yourtrashcan7 3 жыл бұрын

literally same!!!!

@gustavofigueiredo1798 3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@TheMCCraftingTable 3 жыл бұрын

Unsung heroes of the environment

@dariancomsa7204 3 жыл бұрын

In my country there even is a thing called "bag drawer" where we keep the plastic bags and reuse them when needed

@Pssst.ByTheWay 3 жыл бұрын

i do that too. my mom doest like the added effort of reusing.

@janhermanek9923 3 жыл бұрын

The answer is: the one you already have

@spambots235 3 жыл бұрын

Phone?

@MateHegyhati 3 жыл бұрын

This deserves more upvotes.

@ibeenjammin 3 жыл бұрын

They really should have emphasized this in the video.

@crisferreira98 3 жыл бұрын

SAY IT LOUDER!

@hasyaamj 3 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@anpatman 3 жыл бұрын

"Plastic bags are disposable" Asian moms: *allow us to introduce ourselves*

@shreyasrivastava139 3 жыл бұрын

So proud of that practice tho.

@locabal8354 3 жыл бұрын

Are we comparing drawer size now?

@bradolfpittler2875 3 жыл бұрын

As an Asian who lives in asia. I can relate.

@zim0erry 3 жыл бұрын

lol my mom literally dedicated a whole wooden cabinet filled with "disposable" plastic bags that come in all sizes.

@user-dm4ez6bx4j 3 жыл бұрын

And middle eastern too

@randomwonders6320 3 жыл бұрын

People: Paper bags are one use My mom: let me introduce myself and my bag of bags

@ves6189 3 жыл бұрын

Here I thought that only my mom does that 😅

@Pssst.ByTheWay 3 жыл бұрын

i do that my mom cant be bothered with the effort.

@regineraboy7574 3 жыл бұрын

There's always one at the back of the door 😂

@madhulikamadhu51 3 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly, plastic bag of plastic bags hanging behind kitchen door and cloth ones below bed matrasses Common thing acroos india

@bait5257 3 жыл бұрын

@@regineraboy7574 😂😂

@Aoina376 3 жыл бұрын

TedEd: which of these three bags is best? TedEd: this fourth bag is the best

@siddarajpatil629 3 жыл бұрын

What is the name of that 4th bag

@proaaron578 3 жыл бұрын

@@siddarajpatil629 Like vinyl bags

@Friendship1nmillion 2 жыл бұрын

And *WHERE* do we get this 4th type of bag { in Australia } ⁉️🧐🛒🛍️🏪👣

@SleepyPanda-co3iy 2 жыл бұрын

@@Friendship1nmillion Well since we have a screwed up MP and PMs that thinks the people's health isn't worth to stop fracking in QLD and NT, Drilling oil in the Bight, and building new coal powered plants everywhere, we don't have these bags.

@Steve.M_ 3 ай бұрын

That is a whole point.

@Ghost_Of_SAS 3 жыл бұрын

Bring your own cloth bag and make sure it's branded after the competing supermarket chain, for added chaotic neutral points.

@fugithegreat 3 жыл бұрын

I remember back when I was in school in the early 90s, my teachers told us that plastic bags were better for the environment than paper because it saved trees. Pretty sure almost NOBODY even considered back then where the plastic went after we threw it away.

@ME-hm7zm 3 жыл бұрын

I remember saying that paper rots and plastic doesn't (being familiar with decaying books and old plastic stuff that stuck around ages).

@apara2005 3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@jayvonnoelsmith8445 Жыл бұрын

Same

@VitalityFitnessScience 3 жыл бұрын

*I just need a couple of things I dont need a bag* - comes out with 3 bags

@StephAnie-di2mm 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you 😄

3 жыл бұрын

I really don't understand. Whenever I go shopping, I bring a backpack or a basket. If I need to buy vegetables, fruits or bakery products I bring a few plastic bags from home

@nigeltufnel4031 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen 50 year old newspapers extracted from landfills. Almost nothing breaks down in modern US landfills due primarily to the lack of oxygen

@poedameron8057 3 жыл бұрын

Fun factz with internet strangers!

@jtwei7101 3 жыл бұрын

Woah how does that work? The whole oxygen and breaking down thing

@z0MGxWolf 3 жыл бұрын

@@jtwei7101 most simple explanation is that things break down because it's eaten by the bacteria, fungi and bugs in the soil which need oxygen to grow. No oxygen -> microorganisms can't grow -> natural products aren't eaten/broken down

@stefanbuist 3 жыл бұрын

That's the reason my country switched to waste to energie incineration. What are the US plans to deal with this issue?

@nigeltufnel4031 3 жыл бұрын

The greens in the US won't allow it. Just like nuclear. Political nightmare

@kamehamehey22615 3 жыл бұрын

Summary: You know what's better than plastic? Thicc Plasticc.

@DegreesOfThree 3 жыл бұрын

TED likes big bags, and they cannot lie.

@casparvoncampenhausen5249 3 жыл бұрын

@@DegreesOfThree all their animators can't deny

@androrizk5546 3 жыл бұрын

@@casparvoncampenhausen5249 When they see a bag made of thicc plastic

@anatine_banana_69 3 жыл бұрын

@@androrizk5546 And HDPE which is inelastic

@theblackvoid 3 жыл бұрын

They have liked the comment. There is no turning back for them.

@spiralpython1989 3 жыл бұрын

I still have the first cotton shopping bag that I bought in 1982 from a Greenpeace stall in my town. It is still in regular use, albeit having been patched a few times. I think it’s more than paid for its environmental cost 😎

@SN-fb1me Жыл бұрын

Great man. To be honest almost unbelievable that you still use it 👏👏👏

@Rescultir 10 ай бұрын

@@SN-fb1me True most people still foget their bags and have to buy a new one

@destroyercs5720 3 жыл бұрын

Ted-Ed be like: Whatever you click you won't regret.

@Steve.M_ 3 ай бұрын

That is a Ted-Ed lol

@micahbush5397 3 жыл бұрын

Option E: Shop at Aldi or Costco, and grab some of the numerous transport boxes from the recycling bin.

@vivamathew5347 3 жыл бұрын

my mom would agree

@chelleyd4020 3 жыл бұрын

That’s ok if you have a car, not so much for a someone that walks and has more than one bag

@karimeortiz2349 3 жыл бұрын

Save a lot also has boxes

@MateHegyhati 3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who feels the conclusion a bit hasty? I was basically: "Hey, here is this bag that combines the benefits of all other bags". Ehm.. ok, doesn't it also combine all of the disadvantages? Also, I feel like a few options are neglected, like.. you know... a backpack, that you have anyway. Also, for plastic you mentioned coal powered facilities. Are they coal powered everywhere or only in the US?

@late_arvie 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. There is a lot more to explore and talk about here.

@farenhite4329 3 жыл бұрын

I had a similar problem with their “metallic glass” video.

@CatDrinkingPoison 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Music-if1nv 3 жыл бұрын

Ted ed is generally small short and sweet wideos

@Music-if1nv 3 жыл бұрын

I like to watch ted x, ted talks etc as they have bigger vids

@phillip7731 3 жыл бұрын

Cashier: Would you like a bag? *Me literally putting my groceries into my backpack* : huh?

@sukhchain9696 3 жыл бұрын

relatable

@bantonsbro3 3 жыл бұрын

I put them in my socks lol

@naibo8249 3 жыл бұрын

lol same! stuff everything in the backpack

@gmatheus10 3 жыл бұрын

anyone with a motorcycle

@JohannaInTheCorner 3 жыл бұрын

It’s good to take a closer look at what we use in our everyday life! Currently got other projects on the go, but I’m pretty sure that by spring I will be using shopping bags I have crochet for myself... now to find a yarn better for the environment to make this happen!.

@helenjohannesman9165 3 жыл бұрын

If you already have lots of plastic bags lying around, might I suggest making plarn?

@JohannaInTheCorner 3 жыл бұрын

I love the idea @@helenjohannesman9165, but if a carrier bag is still usable as a carrier bag i don’t think it’s necessarily an environmentally friendly approach (Use twenty plastic bags to make one plastic crocheted bag?) There is also the matter of the fact plastic bags aren’t as strong as they used to be... and I’m not keen on making disposable items. That said I have seen VHS tapes used, which is good as vhs players are on the decline, but the finished product would be rough on the hands. Likely to be recycling clothes... definitely like the recycling idea.

@persistentoptimist 3 жыл бұрын

T-shirt yarn is great for this. You can go to a clearance area of a thrift store and find the largest, ugliest shirt possible to make a fairly large ball of yarn. Or ask the staff if they know of any pieces they are going to have to throw away that you can take off their hands. Then you just need a fairly large crochet hook and you could make several bags of varying sizes. Alternatively for people who are intimidated by crocheting or the potential time commitment, I feel like a modified macrame style (strategic knots) could work.

@BlueFlash215 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohannaInTheCorner where you successful? What type of plastic bags are you using? I'm from Germany and we get no free bags since decades. We have to buy it and the only options are the sturdy ones. So you only buy it when you actually forget one. By using 20 weak bags you could actually make one really strong bag. That's basically the first step the industry does to form carbon sheets for example. They are interlaced and depending on the further use you use a special pattern that can stretch in a certain direction or withstand big tension forces.

@JohannaInTheCorner 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueFlash215 thank you so much for calling me on this 🥰. For the record I have only just finished one of my ongoing small projects… so your timing is most relevant! (There’s other ongoing projects but they’re all too big to be my only project!) My optimism knows no bounds. I have not been out shopping since the start of COVID. I have not needed shopping bags to go shopping… yet. I haven’t made a bag as of yet, but the idea has not as yet been expunged from my thoughts, only last week I was exploring ‘thermal stitch’ which is perfect for a handle as it doesn’t stretch too much! In the U.K. shops can supply carrier bags, at a cost of 10p each. Right now I can access a scheme that allows me to recycle carriers at the same rate… so I am where possible recouping my losses that way. I still have a number of strong bags I can use should I desire to go shopping… so I’m not rushing into it (obviously). I have been using recycled cotton yarn recently, and am hoping to get my hand on recycled silk as this should be softer to handle (and more compact for porting.)

@Dionyzos 3 жыл бұрын

Why use a bag at all? Bring your own damn thing, either basket or backpack or whatever, to carry your stuff. Bags are quite pricy here in Germany so people don't usually buy them. I personally bought a high quality insulated shopping basket I use for everything I have to transport that doesn't fit in my backpack. A little bit of regulation doesn't hurt anyone.

@user-te7ti3wv8u 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Also living in Germany I have a few cotton bags I take with me every time I go shopping. Never forgot them

@dr.apollo4226 3 жыл бұрын

Plastic bags and paper bags are free in the US

@AiguilleVoodoo 3 жыл бұрын

A backpack and a shopping basket count as a bag, you'd have to consider it in a footprint analysis...

@dr.apollo4226 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoogleAccount-oe9im well yeah, taxes are not good. You can’t solve every problem with a tax. You can encourage people to reuse plastic bags, but you can’t force them to.

@Tinky1rs 3 жыл бұрын

@@dr.apollo4226 you discourage throwing bags away when they are no longer free. You can encourage alternatives by selling sturdy plastic/cotton bags for a month prior/after the tax comes into effect.

@hadoukenhadouken9219 3 жыл бұрын

"All natural swing low swing chariots" - Creed Bratton

@kissmyaxe9121 3 жыл бұрын

I dont think the quote is correct

@princesspapi9000 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you would show a timeline on which how long each bag would have to be used in order to achieve the smallest possible impact overall. And what that total cost would be in relation to the others. Great info though :)

@billykaplan-altman8744 2 жыл бұрын

2:38

@zacharyparis 3 жыл бұрын

Me: Buys eight apples. Cashier: "Would you like a bag." Me: "No thanks, I'm a juggler."

@ClairandHerImaginaryCat 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@Alkalus 3 жыл бұрын

Plastic bags: *I hate the ocean.* Paper bags: *Remove trees.* Cotten totes: *Global warming needs to happen.*

@gettingshotsomeonesgonnapa8635 3 жыл бұрын

I would choose Cotton, its a bit complicated, (you dont need to read the rest) in my country, farming can earn any guy a lot of money but, government doesnt give af about it, so economy is dying, but when you buy cotton, you support the farmers, this will maybe let anyone bring a bit more food to his family, I dont know what are your ideas though

@priestoffern1608 3 жыл бұрын

just use PP

@gettingshotsomeonesgonnapa8635 3 жыл бұрын

@@priestoffern1608 no, trees are important, just use your brain.

@Pssst.ByTheWay 3 жыл бұрын

@@gettingshotsomeonesgonnapa8635 trees are a renewable resource. managed forests trees. not rainforest trees. managed forests are carbon neutral. but they dont mention paper producion used a lot of water.

@Pssst.ByTheWay 3 жыл бұрын

@@gettingshotsomeonesgonnapa8635 it is complicated is right!. one assumes they get fair prices for the cotton, and the weavng and dying process isnt too toxic (but thats gos for the rest too) but its often forgot and starving and freezing man will kill the last animal or burn the very last tree in his desperation. IF one spends money on a bag, might as well support the small scale afarmers, rather than mutlimillion dollar industry, where the ceo gets maybe more profit than a entire countries tax revenues.. we can save the planet AND the people who inhabit it. i think most of humanity can multi task atleast 2 things

@bamb0ostick 3 жыл бұрын

I remember a whale watching trip up in Maine that really changed my outlook on what I use everyday. I was told by friends and the guides that you may not get to see anything out on these trips. Luckily, we spotted a beautiful humpback whale that kept diving in and out of the water. It put on a great show for us and made a lasting impact on me. Once you witness how beautiful nature is its hard to contribute any harm to it anymore.

@jiniahaldar9339 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using a thick plastic bag for three years, and it's so much sturdier than anything else I've used. Glad to know these are more environment-friendly, too. Also happy to see that they're becoming more popular. I remember 5 years ago, I'd never even seen one; now I see them being sold at most Walmart and Wilko stores (and more importantly, I see people using them!), and it's quite heartening. Great video, as always! ❤

@AsifAAli 3 жыл бұрын

I use cotton bags; been using them for years. Threw them in washer and dryer a couple of times, and they still look new. 🌚

@clept8847 Жыл бұрын

Too much work compared to polyester. Spray alcohol done!

@AsifAAli Жыл бұрын

@@clept8847Thank you for your suggestion, Mr. Clean!

@prakash.r8059 3 жыл бұрын

The quote at the start is very powerful !

@danzoom 3 жыл бұрын

r/iam14andthisisdeep

@capuchinosofia4771 3 жыл бұрын

It is indeed

@johnballmore5484 2 жыл бұрын

Love the info in this video. So glad my reusable plastic tote bags are regarded as one of the best shopping bag alternatives.

@HaarmannE 3 жыл бұрын

It would be a much easier decision if instead of wood we finally legalized hemp to make paper that way. also we could be using old clothes to stich together cotton bags.

@eklectiktoni 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!

@pedropedrohan102 2 жыл бұрын

it's probably in use right now and we don't know it

@SergioBobillierC 3 жыл бұрын

Just use your backpack. You don't need to buy another bag just for groceries. They usually tend to last for a long time and they serve more purposes than just carrying the groceries.

@peacockjem 3 жыл бұрын

My great grandma used to pick cotton with only her hands. Now she’s 98 and has covid but it’s so cool to hear all her stories.

@lola-id9de 3 жыл бұрын

I love these types of videos about choices with sustainability!

@dinesharunachalam 3 жыл бұрын

In India, we have something called Jute Bags - Durable, Biologically Degradable, Production of Jute does not involve much water (citation needed)....

@priyankaagarwal2943 3 жыл бұрын

Kashmir will become independent !!!

@cyanidepopcorn0107 3 жыл бұрын

@@priyankaagarwal2943 seriously, here? It's okay that you have a political opinion, but please think about where you post it. This is an educational channel. Try not to bring politics here.

@foolishgruntigluana7041 3 жыл бұрын

@@priyankaagarwal2943 it already is. POK will become independent.

@foolishgruntigluana7041 3 жыл бұрын

@@cyanidepopcorn0107 U don't need to talk sooo nicely to such people.

@braineaterzombie3981 3 жыл бұрын

Is jute bag similar to cotton bag?

@supriyaraghuvansh355 3 жыл бұрын

"waste isn't waste until we waste it." No one: Me who wastes everything: I feel my heart crack.

@asrijann 3 жыл бұрын

I guess it's time to change 😌 I believe in you hehe

@supriyaraghuvansh355 3 жыл бұрын

@@asrijann well my waste isn't waste until I waste it.

@asrijann 3 жыл бұрын

@@supriyaraghuvansh355 everything is fine then? :)

@supriyaraghuvansh355 3 жыл бұрын

@@asrijann umm I mean my waste might be waste for anyone else but not for me? If that makes sense

@harshulanand7334 3 жыл бұрын

me who is wasting online classes to watch youtube - :' )

@braulioguerra6258 3 жыл бұрын

I love how at the end is just a combnation of every bags best trait

@chryssar 3 жыл бұрын

I love how whatever the theme of the video is, the intro and outro music always matches with it... :)))

@nacl7818 3 жыл бұрын

You should do a “which mask should you use” for the next one, it would be interesting

@soham3160 3 жыл бұрын

For the first time I have heard plastic bags are the best My brain: imma head out

@katyraynsford1352 3 жыл бұрын

Yes but specifically the reusable durable ones.

@kalliemay8993 3 жыл бұрын

shiiii, me too man, my brain over here like "wait a dayum minute" lol

@BlackSakura33 3 жыл бұрын

Use jute

@jakovcu 3 жыл бұрын

That is why this video is missleading. CO2 is not very problematic sifeeffect.

@xiqueira 2 жыл бұрын

No they mean at durable ones like rip stop nylon or those heavy duty women things that last forever.

@shirleygomes2004 3 жыл бұрын

I love this animation and information. Thank you Ted Ed.

@bourbonbones179 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using the same 15 plastic shopping bags I picked up from Trader Joe’s for years. They are plastic like and extremely durable. I highly recommend them.

@maxgorden499 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t use any bag, metal cart, the load the stuff up. The employees always hassle me thinking i’m a thief, they should know me by now though, i could just reuse bags that doesn’t mean I didn’t steal just because i don’t have bags

@sadhna7865 3 жыл бұрын

You are doing great.

@AditiSingh-ie6fy 3 жыл бұрын

Those employees need to watch less movies, seriously.

@TheGamerReaper 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using the same 'one time use' plastic bags for 3 years now, they're quite durable

@annepinho5571 3 жыл бұрын

I am Brazilian, and I love this Channel 😍❤❤

@AveryTalksAboutStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted Ed for always taking on environmental issues.💛

@monasaad7611 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I didn't know any of that , EDUCATION is the best the feeling that I know this now is just such an amazing feeling

@TecoloteOne 3 ай бұрын

Sadly, this video is a poor "education."

@jrpipik 3 жыл бұрын

Bags made from plastics of any kind come from non-renewable sources. We can grow more cotton and trees, not more oil. And don't forget the process of extracting oil from the earth is itself environmentally risky if not outright damaging in itself, and occasionally it's catastrophic. I think TED needs to recalculate environmental impact.

@crissd8283 3 жыл бұрын

Not true. It take energy to process these materials and in general that energy comes from fossil fuel.

@jrpipik 3 жыл бұрын

@@crissd8283 We agree about that.

@ethantheasian7513 3 жыл бұрын

I mean c'mon Ted Ed. You are the BEST! I have always wondered which shopping bag to use when I go shopping especially with Covid, I wonder if I should use the reusables or not. Thank so much! You are the best. P.S I still use the tote bag though.

@aguirrevillanuevajuancarlo4792 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson uncle ted!

@Astro_Rohan 3 жыл бұрын

First the one on Oat milk and now this. Thank you for these informative and entertaining videos. I have switched to Oat Milk cause after watching video from you ! I have always also been re-using plastic bags so hopefully very low carbon footprint.

@chrismcgowan5180 3 жыл бұрын

you probably didn't go to oat milk for your health, but there is certainly evidence pointing towards prostate cancer and consuming mammal dairy after childhood.

@HerMi.T 3 жыл бұрын

True

@Astro_Rohan 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismcgowan5180 did not know that, thanks!

@HerMi.T 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismcgowan5180 well why for health? Did you think it has some consequence? Then the truth is that everything has some consequences. You can't call something completely bad but the biggest thing is that study is not fact. Study only promote more research not a result. So don't believe any study before it's proper research. Because sometimes even a expert would wrong in it's theory and others are right. But if it has some consequences with full proof. Then i also want to listen it.

@chrismcgowan5180 3 жыл бұрын

@@HerMi.T If you read what I said, 'there is evidence pointing towards'.... (quite a lot actually), I did not fall down on a hard position. I am a medical doctor, so I do consider myself able to read and appraise medical litrature and meta-analyses.

@thisismyname8621 3 жыл бұрын

I just bring my backpack (since a live on a school campus and I walk everywhere)

@SnoopyDoofie 3 жыл бұрын

Most people don't even use bags here in Germany. It goes straight from the cart to a basket in your car. And if you're carrying it, most have very strong cloth bags. Plastic bags are virtually unavailable anymore and if you want one, you have to pay for it.

@chelleyd4020 3 жыл бұрын

So you think driving to a store is better than walking with a bag? 🤔😂

@SnoopyDoofie 3 жыл бұрын

@@chelleyd4020 Try carrying 30 kg of groceries 5 km to get home. I for one don't own a car and use either a basket on my bike or a backpack. There's nothing wrong using a car to transport goods. Just buy an electric car.

@JadeTrading 3 жыл бұрын

Finally my healing time with TED animation video

@dhruvgulati4442 3 жыл бұрын

HmmMmMm, how bout removing bag system at stores, so that shoppers carry their own bag. Excessive sale and piling of bags might be reduced then

@dhruvgulati4442 3 жыл бұрын

Surely I can imagine that. Ultimately, it's the individuals at micro level who need to change instead of blaming govt or authorities at macro levels to do eveything, though institutional assistance is needed till a certain level.

@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776 3 жыл бұрын

@Suraj Jha you had me in the first half ngl

@miriamlogan3733 3 жыл бұрын

I just carry everything in my shirt like a _man._

@bantonsbro3 3 жыл бұрын

I am a grown man then because I carry them in my sock

@strange_and_magnificent 3 жыл бұрын

I love ❤️ the animation style, it’s so cool!

@evank3718 3 жыл бұрын

The opening quote for this video is so true

@tomeknguyen9840 3 жыл бұрын

We should learn from the Scandinavians. They use very few plastic bags per person annually.

@ViggoSkath 3 жыл бұрын

We do? Awesome

@midimusicforever 3 жыл бұрын

Logical flaw, Ted! Cutting down trees have no negative impact if you plant new ones, and paper is bio degradable so the co2 ends up in the soil unless you burn the bag!

@therosemarystretch4616 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, this is misleading!

@lestranged 3 жыл бұрын

Paper is recycled here so it does not even get to the stage of biodegrading. It's recycled and made into more paper products.

@user-vf8oq4qf4r 3 жыл бұрын

You're the incorrect one here. Tress take a long time to grow. Old, established forests store far far more carbon dioxide than new ones. Furthermore, we all know trees are being cut down at a far faster rate than they're being planted. And cutting down trees has more impacts than just the carbon

@midimusicforever 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-vf8oq4qf4r The new trees will be new trees eventually. It's a cycle that will keep a constant co2 level over time. The problem is when trees are cut down without new ones being planted. But unless your paper bag was made from those trees, no. And sure, it takes some gas to cut down a tree, but the point Ted made was that the co2 from the tree would go out in the air, which simply isn't true as long as you don't burn the paper bag.

@lilac6257 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! Very insightful

@jacobmaez277 3 жыл бұрын

I think we should also consider how much each bag holds on its use. A paper bag can hold 3x as much as the plastic on a single use. So one paper bag can replace 3 plastic bags in a single use. A cotton bag can do similar feats

@sukithebean7920 3 жыл бұрын

just use your arms for a week's worth of groceries, easy peasy no bag required

@izzyisabel1628 3 жыл бұрын

General waste:

@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776 3 жыл бұрын

@@theongrejoy5645 it should be.... Thief: 👉👈 is for me?

@tharukak7099 3 жыл бұрын

Moral of the story: The production of "environmentally-friendly" bags made of durable materials like fabrics are significantly more pollutant than plastic bags, but are reused many more times. If you want to most effectively reduce the carbon footprint of bags, use a single plastic bag for as long as you can. Maybe try and find a plastic bag that is designed to be reusable in terms of durability. If you really think you can, get a fabric bag and make it last for years. Some grocery stores give high-quality plastic bags; collect those.

@invor2212 3 жыл бұрын

I admit, when I saw the title and the thumbnail I went like " really? is that even a question " but had to click on the video because... you might learn something new and I am sure I did, thank you for these informative videos TED-Ed!

@xavierthomas5923 3 жыл бұрын

Certain stores do not allow us to take our bags inside the store and only provide single use plastic bags...some of which break even before we reach home.

@NewYoutubeisstupid 3 жыл бұрын

Boycott them. Online shopping. Shame them on social media.

@therealmarcher 3 жыл бұрын

What if we just stop putting the plastic in the oceans

@Alkalus 3 жыл бұрын

If only everyone would comply

@sadhna7865 3 жыл бұрын

Ocean will be no more ocean it will become more like plastic stock and almost all aquatic species in ocean will be in danger.But I heard somewhere there's a bacteria who can decompose plastic but if not it is sure that something bad is going to happen.we have to do something about it soon as you we are the cause so.....

@therealmarcher 3 жыл бұрын

@@Alkalus gun

@Alkalus 3 жыл бұрын

@@therealmarcher good answer

@crissd8283 3 жыл бұрын

The US and Europe put an extremely small amount of plastic in the ocean. Most of the plastic comes from China and India. www.dw.com/en/almost-all-plastic-in-the-ocean-comes-from-just-10-rivers/a-41581484 The truth is the EU and US helping China reduce plastic in their rivers would be far more beneficial than the US and EU banning plastic grocery store bags.

@catguy5425 3 жыл бұрын

People: Which should I use? Ted-Ed: All of them, but also none of them. People: 😒

@mjstory1976 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and informative video

@JesterringReload 3 жыл бұрын

I havent bought any bags since 2 to 3 years. I cant even count anymore how many times i've used my formely bought plastic, paper, and cotton bags :D They are always in the back of my car, waiiting to get used again for shopping grocerys.

@shikazugaming 3 жыл бұрын

Let's see, how many of you are regular here.

@ronanlanam1127 3 жыл бұрын

@teamoftheworhist5788 3 жыл бұрын

Tes

@wafflefries174 3 жыл бұрын

Hello

@Kenny2100vn 3 жыл бұрын

regular af

@suyashbhosale 3 жыл бұрын

(me eating veggies at the store itself ) "what kind of a question is this??"

@bioswars8827 3 жыл бұрын

Although it's good that these studies have shown some of the truth concerning which bags are best. There are many other factors that are not even considered, like Particle Plastic dispersal, which are higher with these so called reusable plastics fabric bags. As well as viral or germ contamination potentials, cleanliness factors, which actually favor disposable plastic bags in preventing such. For there's less of a chance for distributing contagions. With that indicated, Plastics are not the problem, it's how they're dealt with after its used, or end of life. Proper educations & really actions are the right way forward, and we see these studies and video's of this nature, as a great starting points.

@Think_Inc 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly when the cashier asked me to choose, I got a notification for this video. Nice!

@PaulGaither 3 жыл бұрын

Me: Who even uses cotton bags? This is a waste of time... TED: Let me introduce you to the second half of the video.

@anastasiesasmr9805 3 жыл бұрын

Actually I do.

@readisgooddewaterkant7890 3 жыл бұрын

@danielsanichiban 3 жыл бұрын

Now do a rough estimate of the carbon footprint of all the goods transported into markets, supermarkets, chemists, shops everywhere, in cardboard boxes, most of which are crushed and sent to paper down-cycling or landfill. Terrifying

@msxy9594 3 жыл бұрын

Im using a Longchamp "Le Pliage" bag for grocery shopping. Its great: because its foldable to a small size, very strong, water resistant, looks good, has a lots of space AND comes with a lifetime guarantee.

@SuriyaPrakash-xn7bg 3 жыл бұрын

I personally use a backpack to buy grocery. I wash it once a month. And it works fine for me. Been using the same backpack for groceries since 2014. Due to the rough usage, the backpack's stitching sometimes wont hold. But I stitch it and use the same thing since it's only for shopping groceries.

@austincovey3773 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever the outcome of this is, choosing the right bag isn't going to save the planet.

@mariangalua9623 3 жыл бұрын

this.

@genmapi 3 жыл бұрын

But it can decrease the rate of destruction.

@Black_Metal 3 жыл бұрын

but its a step closer

@dillonmyers965 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, you're right.

@Linnytic 3 жыл бұрын

Ima just mark my comment here, than edit this later in 10 years.

@skyeplays1772 3 жыл бұрын

it currently says " ima just mark my comment here, than edit this later in 10 years"

@dhruvkumarkanaujia 3 жыл бұрын

now it says " ima just mark my comment here, than edit this later in 10 years"

@Shablammo 3 жыл бұрын

same ig

@sermah 3 жыл бұрын

Ima book this place

@yourtrashcan7 3 жыл бұрын

We'll be watching this comment with great interest

@LadyB_20 3 жыл бұрын

How about repurposed clothes turned into shopping bag?

@karanvb8243 3 жыл бұрын

Waste isn't waste until we waste it. One of the best things I heard today.

@encription 3 жыл бұрын

Plastic bags were invented to be reused a couple of times and meant so you can carry them in your pocket to the store

@AnthonyDrogon 3 жыл бұрын

1:12 Why "coal powered"? Isn't it just electricity, and therefore depends on the location of the manufacturing plant?

@ACdeputy 3 жыл бұрын

It's not necessarily the location. It's the source of the electricity whether it's renewable or nonrenewable, and what is the impact of the source of energy on the environment.

@imranaltaf6223 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos ❤️

@pipe2devnull 3 жыл бұрын

I've had the same shopping bag since 2007 .

@Sa-fd7ih 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I listen to this narrator I think I’m listening to one of those flat computer voices.

@inbasicterms-popculturevid1704 3 жыл бұрын

That's why I always bring my satchel... It's not a purse

@0018lancelot 3 жыл бұрын

LMAOOOOOOOOOO

@paola0118 3 жыл бұрын

We have to start changing the world for a healthier one with these little habits Thanks for the video

@ceryshembury6346 3 жыл бұрын

The animation efforts in these videos never ceases to amaze me.

@homied9294 3 жыл бұрын

u know it’s gonna be a good school day when ur teacher plays an episode of ted ed

@reinatr4848 3 жыл бұрын

This was uploaded 9 min ago

@homied9294 3 жыл бұрын

@@reinatr4848 ik

@nightmode95 3 жыл бұрын

I wish we had that

@massimookissed1023 3 жыл бұрын

1:41 So you're just gonna ignore the fact that the trees used for paper are *farmed,* and get replaced when harvested.

@Pouly__ 3 жыл бұрын

Tree doesn't grow in 2-3 days. It takes time, energy and effort for a tree to grow to its full potential.

@fathfez7991 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, tropical trees whom are producing more oxygen ( than subtropical trees ) aren't used for producing papers too, the log is too thick. At least thicker than oak and birch and etc, so paper bag is quite an alternative if you have to choose between plastic or temporary cotton tote bag

@patryk_49 3 жыл бұрын

They also ignored that the trees and cotton do the photosynthesis, whinch gives negative carbon footprint. I know that if plantations of trees and cotton didn't existed, there would be some wild life in this area whinch would do the same, but I think photosintesis done by wild plants is less effective because plants farmed by humans are healthier and are replaced if they are old. Sorry for my english.

@TheVietnameseCatGoblin 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed with Pouly_4531 here, the regrowing of trees use energy, water and time too. I personally think the worst thing about paper bag environmental-wise is that they tear so quickly, it’s very rare I am able to use them for more than 1 or 2 shopping trips, especially when I walk to the shops, hence need a bag that can both carry heavier items and is comfortable to hold. Even a thin plastic bag can be folded and used 5-10 times, and then when worn out can be used one last time as a bin bags. Even if the environmental cost of production of plastic and paper bag is the same, plastic still wins because of the reusability. Not to mention the thicker plastic bags can keep food colder (or even maintain frozen state), which means less food waste and better food safety. Even though plastic has really been villified recently, I think it’s a fantastic material which has improved our lives significantly, and it’s actually human ignorance and laziness that we try to blame our problems on plastic.

@05r41 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheVietnameseCatGoblin I agree, except that I could never use a paper bag more than once... I’m lucky if it lasts the One trip home after buying it. I kinda hate them

@connie1wilson 3 жыл бұрын

I use collapsable plastic crates, they do not crush my shopping, do not allow loose shopping to roll about in the back of my car, I carry them inside easily, can leave shopping to decontaminate in them (Covid), they collapse down to save space when not in use, and they store well in my car, I also have a 9V plug in fridge, for frozen items, which comes in handy in the summer.

@googymau8974 3 жыл бұрын

*Reused plastic and cloth gang ftw!* Don't get bags from markets where you get your stuff. Reuse bags you get from places, and use metal containers.

@ohjoca9140 3 жыл бұрын

Here's a thing that i always wondered

@revmedia8108 3 жыл бұрын

Every guy ever: *What’s a bag? I just take it in my hands.* Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!

@davidkonevky7372 2 жыл бұрын

In my country, we fill a plastic bag with a bunch of other plastic bags and use them when it's necessary

@createandlove7235 3 жыл бұрын

That's a different perspective altogether!

@DiRECs 3 жыл бұрын

Me to Kroger bagger: Use plastic, but please use as few bags as possible. It's ok if they tear a bit. Bagger: Proceeds to double bag EVERYTHING!

@chelleyd4020 3 жыл бұрын

Then why don’t you go to your bosses and tell them you always see the bags rip easily and suggest they make them tougher and people would t have to double bag, 🤷🏼‍♀️ ever been half way home and the bag ripped when you have several? Not a good experience! And no where to put anything from the ripped bag, But let’s try shame the shoppers and not Kroger’s useless bags😂

@nerdonium6 3 жыл бұрын

how many agree it hurts to the core when they charge extra for carry bags

@illesizs 3 жыл бұрын

Environmental impact notwithstanding, I usually go with the cheaper option. Backpack if I have one, paper is I must, and plastic when I don't have room in my pockets.