Packaging Alternatives: Eco Alternatives

Plastic bags are recyclable (where facilities exist) and most plastic bags contain some
recycled content
Plastic bags are reusable
Biodegradable plastic bags are available that contain an additive to cause the bags to start degrading in 18 – 24 months. During degradation, the bags turn into CO₂, H₂O, biomass and mineral salt — none of which create harmful residues in our environment
Plastic bags weigh less and take up less space so less energy is required to ship and store these bags

Paper bags are recyclable and most paper bags contain some recycled content, sometimes
as much as 80 – 100% recycled fibres
These bags are biodegradable
Paper bags have a more natural look and feel

Reusable bags can be made from cotton canvas, poly-canvas, nylon, woven / non-woven polypropylene and PET (85% post-consumer recycled content)
These bags are made to be used over and over again and have a longer lifespan than conventional plastic or paper bags

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