Paper or plastic? While both paper and plastic bags are recyclable, the best answer is to carry and use reusable bags. A couple points:
When 1 ton of plastic bags is reused or recycled, the energy equivalent of 11 barrels of oil are saved. (via)
Each year, Americans throw away some 100 billion polyethylene plastic bags. [...]
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