The plastic industry claims these heavy-duty plastic bags can be re-used up to 125 times. That's how, by law, they are allowed to be called "reusable." ...

However, reusable bags aren’t often an easy option for garbage bags. Biodegradable vs. degradable. Degradable plastic bags have a lot of chemicals and heavy metals in them.

Heavy bags typically range from 60 to 150 pounds, while speed bags are much lighter, usually around 10 to 40 pounds. If you're tight on space or looking to hone speed, go for a speed bag.

In 2020 the Washington legislature passed a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. It’s now been in effect for almost a year, and the results are more waste.