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Life cycle analysis, a tool used to assess the environmental impact of products, reveals that plastic bags typically require less energy to produce compared to paper bags. Even when considering durability, plastic bags have advantages: they can be reused more times and take centuries to decompose, contributing to microplastic pollution. On the other hand, paper bags, while biodegradable, have a shorter lifespan due to their lower durability, resulting in higher consumption.