In the past few years, plastic bags have been called the culprit of environmental pollutants and have been declared an environmental hazard.blank pizza boxes On the one hand, a dozen plastic bags are being distributed for free to consumers, and on the other hand, these consumers are using plastic bags indiscriminately. Also, plastic bags are rarely reused and are usually thrown away after their first and only use.
One problem with plastic bags is that they are made from petrochemicals, a non-renewable resource.cornstarch container But the main problem is that they never crash. They may fall apart, or break into smaller pieces, but it actually takes hundreds or even thousands of years for plastics to degrade.tea cup manufacturer Traditional plastic bags are not easily biodegradable under any normal circumstances. That being said, plastic bags are often not disposed of properly and pose a significant hazard to wildlife.cornstarch cup Tens of thousands of whales, birds, seals and turtles die each year from garbage bags in the marine environment, often mistaking plastic bags for food. Once ingested, the bag cannot be digested or passed through by the animal, so it remains in the digestive tract, preventing food from being digested and ultimately leading to a very slow and painful death. Environmental groups have recently taken notice of this fact and have moved to abolish plastic bags, forcing retailers to seek alternative solutions.custom paper coffee cups A more popular solution that has recently become more viable among retailers is to offer consumers reusable bags.
There's another solution that's been floating around for the past few years, but never really hit the ground running.box of cornstarch Biodegradable bags are usually starch-based, obtained from corn or potatoes, which can be converted into lactic acid, which can then be polymerized into a biodegradable plastic called polylactic acid. Corn or potato starch bags are still expensive compared to traditional plastic bags. Recently, however, some bags made from actual plant fibers are able to provide high-quality biodegradable bags at a reasonable price.16oz kraft french fries cup These biodegradable bags do offer a more viable solution to the aforementioned environmental issues and consumer behaviour change issues.
