What to do about all those plastic bags MILWAUKEE, WI (wuwm) - Is there anyone out there who doesn't have a plastic bag full of plastic bags at home? Years ago, groceries were always put in paper bags. In the past couple of decades, grocers switched to plastic because it's cheaper. Today, it is estimated Wisconsin residents use nearly two billion plastic bags each year. What's happening with those bags is the subject of this report by WUWM's Marti Mikkelson. © Copyright 2009, wuwm