The discussion about “paper vs plastic bags” will keep continuing, especially since the increasing use of plastic is already massive and worrying. ‘Paper Bag Day’ is celebrated worldwide on July 12. The day aims to spread awareness about using paper bags instead of plastic to help reduce plastic waste that take thousands of years to decompose.
Due to globalisation, climate change and scarcity of raw materials people are adopting sustainable lifestyle choices and using paper bag is one of them. It reduces the use of plastic bag which causes pollution and are non-biodegradable.
Plastic bags are a hazard to the ecosystem, and more people put a stop of their use. Paper bags are not only eco-friendly, but they give people a fashionable, durable, and creative alternative to a single-use plastic bags. Also, they plays a crucial role in preserving our planet for future generations.
Making a paper bag is easy, unlike a plastic bag. You might do not even need to spend a penny to make one. Use yesterday’s newspapers in home, gift wrapper, unused textbooks, any many more. Even if it required you to buy something, it wouldn’t be expensive. Use a scissor and glue and make your own creative paper bags.
Paper bags can be reused at home and can even be used to make compost. They are inexpensive and practical to use as well.
So, let’s say ‘sayonara’ to plastic bags and adopt a plastic-free life.