“Infinity” isn’t a rational metric, but the short answer is it’s complicated. I’d argue that just using the free plastic bags and taking them to a single stream recycler (several grocery stores have collection bins) is a better idea than buying a new reusable bag every time you forget yours at home.
Obviously the best thing you can do is have just enough reusable bags for your shopping needs and use them every time, but that doesn’t erase the impact of reusable bags.
“Infinity” isn’t a rational metric, but the short answer is it’s complicated. I’d argue that just using the free plastic bags and taking them to a single stream recycler (several grocery stores have collection bins) is a better idea than buying a new reusable bag every time you forget yours at home.
Obviously the best thing you can do is have just enough reusable bags for your shopping needs and use them every time, but that doesn’t erase the impact of reusable bags.