Even after all the talk about global warming and the damage most plastic bags (typically most people are concerned with Plastic T Shirt Bags) are causing in our environment, most supermarkets are still using plastic T Shirt bags indiscriminately to package customer purchases, as they are an inexpensive packaging solution. Plastic bags are definitely a detriment to our environment, with the most emphasis on the plastic T-Sack or plastic T Shirt Bag. These are the most common type of plastic bags that are found in our landfills as they are very popular with a majority of retailers, they last many years, and cause all kinds of issues that prevent our landfills to operate properly. Plastic T Shirt bags are also a danger to our wild life, causing animals to choke or get tangled in them. It is true, all plastic bags are not good for our environment and dangerous to our wild life when they are not disposed of properly, but there are many benefits we receive from all varieties plastic bags, and if disposed of properly, they can be recycled and used over again, which is a very simple solution. Plastic bags are a valuable resource that have many applications across all industries, and without them, we would not be able to function as a society. For example, plastic bags are commonly used for a variety of health care applications, and are also a very good protective barrier for the containment of hazardous waste. These are just a few of the indispensable applications that plastic bags provide. It is time to recognize which applications plastic bags are crucial for and not throw the entire group into one category. For example, retailers should start utilizing reusable non woven polypropylene (NWPP) bags, which can be used over and over again, which would be an excellent replacement for plastic t shirt bags (T-Sacks). According to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. goes through 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually. This is one major area where we should focus on the reduction of plastic bags, as they do not provide a critical need to our society.
Reusable shopping bags not only help the environment, but provides an excellent to promote a store or product. Printed Reusable shopping bags can even be washed. They are sturdy and can withstand much more weight than a normal shopping bag can. Most printed reusable shopping bags can be used up to 120 times before they are recycled. This trend is also starting to catch on with many supermarkets who are stocking reusable bags.
As of now, most supermarkets are selling reusable grocery bags, but as time goes on, and more people voice their concerns about the effect plastic T Shirt bags are having on our environment, more and more grocery stores will start offering reusable grocery bags at no charge. These reusable grocery bags will begin to pay for themselves, as when they are printed and used over and over again, they will become an excellent promotional bag. We are huge advocates of utilizing printed reusable bags and printed reusable grocery bags.
Archive for December, 2009
Reusable shopping bags as an alternative for plastic bags
Monday, December 21st, 2009Composting your lawn leaves, the easy way
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Here is a neat idea to get the best use out of your plastic bag. You can compost your lawn leaves very easily by using a plastic bag, no compost bin required! Leaf compost (also called leaf mold) returns nitrogen, carbon and micronutrients to your soil, adds valuable organic matter and helps soil retain moisture better. Make sure to use black plastic bags like the garbage bags we offer under our industrial section. Here is how to do it:
First: Let your mower do the heavy work. A lawn mower sucks up leaves off the lawn, chops them up into small pieces that decompose fast and mixes them with grass clippings, which further help to the decomposition process.
Second: Take a large, heavy-duty black plastic bag and make several holes in it. Transfer the leaf pieces from the mower into this bag. You can fill the plastic bag ¾ of the way full. Add a shovel-full of garden soil. If the leaves are dry, you also need to add water. Basically, the whole mixture should feel like the muddy path in the park right after a rainy afternoon. Make sure that even the leaves at the bottom of the plastic bag have the correct moisture level.
Finally, loosely tie the top of the plastic garbage bags and put it aside in your yard or any other convenient but airy place. Every couple of weeks, give the plastic bag a shake. After about 6 months, open up the bag and check on the leaf compost. If it is dark, powdery and you can’t see any leaf particles, it’s finished. If you can still identify leaves, tie the bag up again, give it a good shake and wait a few more months.
