Take Action and Use Re-Usable Bags! Many countries have started to use re-usable cloth bags instead of paper or plastic bags. "Manufactures of cloth bags uses less energy, produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions and uses less potable water over the lifetime of these bags when compared to other grocery bags" (Rogers). You can help by going to your local grocery store and buying a cloth bag. Inform your friends and family about the benefits of using cloth bags.