Food Safe Carry bags that are biodegradable
Today, the usage of plastics is getting reduced everywhere. A good awareness is created among people, leading them to start using alternatives. This initiative should originate from the production unit, not just the consumer end. If the production of plastics come down, then the consumers will also automatically look for alternatives and settle for alternatives.
Today, researchers have identified that we are consuming a lot of plastic with or without our knowledge. Some countries where plastics are heavily used are having this as a big problem. It is not only affecting the general health, but it is also preventing people from producing new offspring. Semen samples now having microplastics that are affecting reproduction in human beings and other species.
Food safe carry bags
There are food-safe materials available as carry bags that are already being used for packing food and other purposes. They are food-grade because even if consumed by mistake by humans, there will be no problem. Consuming plastics by mistake can lead to a lot of problems. We might end up accumulating microplastics in our body and that can create a lot of complications.
Recently, for an event, we bought some completely biodegradable carry bags. There are different types of such bags available for purchase. Some bags take some time to degrade, and some bags just get dissolved in water. This is very good because it won't affect the marine species if dumped in water. We will be able to see the effect easily. I bought some bags for us last year, and I was keeping it in stock for about a year. But recently, when we noticed and checked, we were able to see that bags were slowing becoming like a powder, which is pretty much degradation, and it was a safe powder-like substance.
Non-plastics alternatives
Today, there are many avenues where non-plastic alternatives can be brought. Sometimes it can be slightly costly, but it can be implemented. Some shops have started giving cloth bags as an alternative to plastic bags after the purchase. They even charge a small fee along with the bill for those carry bags. People purchasing goods for a higher price may not see that as a big deal to pay for the carry bags.
There are both branded as well as non-branded cloth-based carry bags available. People can also buy it in bulk and use it in their shops, or they can order a printed one just for branding and marketing purposes. Some shops use cardboard-based carry bags, but I would recommend jute-based and cloth-based carry bags because it can be reused. The paper ones can be just one-time use and may not be suitable for repeated use.
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plastic bags are banned here, only degradable or paper allowed... also plastic dishes or fork or spoon are forbidden now, all degradable... i think its a good step
Yes definitely, people are moving to wooden spoons here too.
There have been a policy issued by the goverment to reduce the use of plastic here, but the problem is that while there are many biodegradable alternatives there, it is still more expensive that the plastic bag, so that the small merchant tend to choose the plastic one over the biodegredable. But I wish it will change in the future.
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Yes that's why I wish the government should focus on targeting producers rather than consumers. Maybe they can impose more tax on production.
There was a time plastic bags where banned here but it was quite hard to reinforce as people were finding sneaky ways to keep using it because it was cheaper that the alternatives provided. I think when biodegradable alternatives become more accessible in scale with reduce costs, then educating the masses to switch into that alternative will be so much easier.
It's so sad and scary that we consume plastic both consciously and unconsciously.
What's more sad is that the biodegradable bags are way too expensive and a lot of people can't purchase them.
Consumer awareness combined with responsible manufacturing can create a sustainable future. Every effort counts towards protecting our health and environment.
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Those types of bags are really biodegradable and can easily spoil