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Help The Environment by Replacing Your Plastic Bags with "Green" Bags

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Alfred Harry
Help The Environment by Replacing Your Plastic Bags with "Green" Bags

A few years ago, supermarkets distributed paper shopping bags. Plastic bags were a rarity. Back then, they were still washed, used a few times, and then ruined. But today they are no longer considered special because they are so cheap and in some places, they are given away for free when you buy them. In fact, they are thrown away everywhere, which is a big problem for the environment.

Lately, there is a movement to recycle plastic bags, which is a good way to fight against the ever-increasing pollution. Unfortunately, these bags are not recycled by everyone, so several government agencies have started to ban plastic bags in their countries. In fact, I just read an interesting news item about Uganda banning the use of plastic bags starting this year (2010) and putting those caught in jail. This may seem a bit drastic, but if it helps... I hope so.

A good way to reduce the impact on the environment is to use biodegradable or reusable bags instead of old-fashioned plastic bags. These bags are increasingly present in different stores and supermarkets in several countries. Visit here: Eco-Friendly Bag Manufacturer

A typical example of a biodegradable bag is the Ox-Bag, which is made from the same petroleum product but degrades without harming the ecosystem. First, the bag decomposes, with different bacteria attacking the plastic material and turning it into compressed carbon. This also reduces the decomposition time by about half compared to normal plastics.

Therefore, if you already have plastic bags, you should use them as often as possible instead of buying new ones every time you shop. And if you must buy new plastic bags, choose clearly labeled biodegradable bags. This way, you can take a small step to save the planet and all of us.




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