Spec plastics

I have happily subscribed to The Spectator since I moved here eight years ago. The paper is delivered by the same service that delivers The Globe and Mail. I requested the papers be put in my letter box and so I am wondering why they need to be in single use plastic bags? I am accumulating dozens of these tubular bags and I think it is irresponsible of The Spectator to be a party to this waste. A few more steps to the doorway rather than throwing the papers on the step is not a big deal when compared with the degradation of our environment.

Elaine Bowman, Hamilton (Ed. note: Plastic bags can be returned to the carrier who will use them again.)