Business Advice, Lifestyle, Sustainability GOODBYE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS, HELLO TOTE BAGS! August 28, 2020October 22, 2020by S&SCanada The single-use plastic bags became the primary bag used in stores in the 80s and were marketed as a cheaper and more durable bag compared to the paper bag. While they were a great success, the environmental impact of these bags was not anticipated.