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Home2017January

Month: January 2017

Economy

These Kolkata college-goers could make paper bags the preferred urban choice

January 25, 2017 Sara Borasio

Plastic bags are clearly among the biggest threats to the planet and this team could help urban citizens shun them by making paper bags more affordable and commonly available.

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