I read the opinion piece by Rabbi Mordechai and Nina Glick regarding “What’s the Fuss Over Plastic Bags?” (July 19, 2018) and, truth be told, I could not believe what I was reading.

First of all, even opinion pieces should contain some real facts. The “canvas” bag that the Glicks used in Canada and will use in the States is, in fact, not canvas but plastic. Sorry to be the bearer of this news, but these great tote bags are made of polypropylene, usually a non-woven form, but still plastic. They are all made in China; are not recyclable, as you may think; and some of the ink is actually toxic. All you need to do is review the health standards at Chinese manufacturing facilities.

I will be glad to provide the data if you would like, but I am not sure that will change anybody’s idea of plastic bags.

And for the record, all single-use plastic bags can be made totally recyclable; in fact, 40-50 percent are being recycled today.