1 - In most developed countries paper sack is the number one choice for cement packaging due to the following advantages :

  > High heat threshold .

  > high printing quality .

  > The ease of air entering and exiting the paper sack (This is crucial since cement quality could be damaged in anaerobic conditions ) .

  > Environmental considerations .

2 - In countries like China , India , south - east Asia and Africa in general where environmental issues are not important , plastic is used at a much higher percentage .

3 - Many countries have major issues with their accumulation of plastic products . Some countries are taking drastic measures such as :

  > Ireland has imposed a €0.15 for each plastic bag

  > Denmark , England , Singapore and Thailand are also contemplating the same measures taken by Ireland .

4 - Australia is considering a $ 0.10 tax for each plastic bag due to :

  > 46.000 pieces of plastic is in every sq km of ocean .

  > Over 1 billion animal die every year due to eating plastic products .

  > Huge accumulation of plastic products in water ways and sewers causes massive monetary damages to the system .