May 26, 2008 - ...plastic bits in them," said Jennifer Jordan, the city's recycling coordinator.Paper comes from a renewable resource -- trees -- and is considered more environmentally friendly than plastic, although Jordan said some people believe biodegradable plastic is equal to paper.Public Works Director Rick Fosse said the plastic bags have been used because they are less bulky than the paper ones and are easier for retailers to store and for customers to handle, he said.