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Canvas bags... wouldn't they be expensive? Even if they are durable and stronger then both paper and plastic, wouldn't they cost us more?
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Yes, but as long as the handles don't tear, you don't have to throw them away afterwards. You spend a bunch of money initially so you never need bags again.
Most people don't do this already as a matter of convenience. If, however, a ban like this allowed stores to encourage canvas or cloth bag sales, it would mean more profit for the company, because they wouldn't be paying for manufacture and shipping of plastic/paper, and it would contribute to healthier environment policies.
At my work, a plastic bag costs the company a penny. A Paper bag costs five cents. Canvas bags, depending on where you buy them, cost about six dollars apiece. That's obviously a big difference, but the upside is that you can use them for anything--not just groceries.
Jam it back in, in the dark.
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