Which statement best evaluates the effectiveness of this conclusion paragraph? Thesis: Stores across the country should switch from using plastic bags to using paper bags. Main points: 1. The energy cost of making plastic bags 2. How plastic bags contribute to litter 3. The benefits of paper bags Conclusion: To summarize, plastic bags have a high energy cost and contribute to the nation's litter problem. Furthermore, paper bags have so many more benefits than plastic bags. Stores, and not just customers, should make the right choice: paper, not plastic. Paper bags can often hold more groceries, too.