WHAT BAGS ARE ENVIRONMENTAL ?

To know which product is suitable for the environment first need to determine factors such as

-The amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere

-The ability to reuse / recycle

-The ability to decompose

To learn more we need to analyze the types of bags that are available in the market today.

1 Plastic bag / plastic bag

• The amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere.

It is known that plastic bags / plastic bags are made from polyethylene. This material is obtained from underground petroleum and heated to very high temperatures to form bags. To make a bag to reach the user needs 1.6kg of CO2 in a car when running 6km.

• Ability to reuse / recycle.

The plastic bag is thin and light, so it is easy to tear or damage when used. Most bags can only be reused once.

• Decomposition ability

The plastic bag / plastic bag is heat resistant and insoluble, making this bag difficult to decompose. This bag takes about 500-1000 years to decompose.

2 Paper bag

• The amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere.

Paper bags are made from wood pulp. Calculating from the process of transporting wood to making bags and delivering to consumers, 5.5 kg of CO2 is generated. 

• Ability to reuse / recycle

Paper bags are easy to tear and damage when used, and the ability to reuse is limited.

• Decomposition ability

Paper bags only take about 90 days to decompose, capable of decomposing fastest. Besides, they can also be used as organic fertilizers.

3 Cotton bag 

• The amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere

Cotton bags are made from cotton plants and additives. Calculating from the process of taking cotton to produce a bag, the amount of CO2 emitted 272kg.

• Ability to reuse / recycle

The bag is more durable and thicker, with low recyclability. But capable of being reused many times, the evidence suggests that they are the least common in landfills.

• Decomposition ability

The bag is biodegradable for several months to decompose completely.

So which bag is most environmentally friendly?

To create the most environmentally friendly product. We need to combine the 3 types of bags discussed above. Low amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere as plastic bags is required. reusable and biodegradable such as cotton bags, paper bags.

The bags with a durable finishing combination are non-woven bags, polyester bags, PVC, RIP STOP NYLON, … ..

They are available at L’eco to turn them into the best products for the environment and your merchandise.

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