ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Plastic bag

A plastic bag is a type of bag that is made of plastic. This is the same material that soda bottles are made of. Unlike a soda bottle, a plastic bag can be stretched out and made flat.

Plastic bags can come in different sizes and colors. Sometimes you can see through a plastic bag, while other times they can be very dark or colored. Some plastic bags have handles to make them easier to carry.

People use plastic bags for lots of different things, like carrying groceries home from the store. You may see them at other stores, too. Many people even use plastic bags to carry their lunch to work or school.

While plastic bags can be very useful, they can be harmful to animals and the environment. This is because they are difficult to break down and can end up in places they shouldn’t be. That is why it is important to be careful with plastic bags and try to only use them when we really need to. It is also important to recycle them if we can.