First, check the Plastics Identification Guide to find out what types of plastics can be used for grocery bags.

Then, use the Internet links below to answer the following questions specifically related to The Plastic Advocate.

1. What advantages come from using plastic bags instead of paper bags?
2. Can plastic bags be reused? If so, how?
3. Can plastic bags be recycled? If so, how?
4. Which of the four types of Recycling Processes for plastic is most often used?
5. Which types of plastics are the most easily recycled?

EPA Plastic Recycling Facts
http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/housewaste/src/plastic.htm

Energy Kid's Page: Plastic Recycling
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/saving/recycling/solidwaste/plastics.html

Plastics Identification Guide
http://www.ecorecycle.vic.gov.au/aboutus/infosheet_plastic.asp

Plastics Resource
http://www.plasticsresource.com/

Hands on Plastics
http://www.handsonplastics.com/hop_jr/index.html