Green Living in India - Benefits of Switching to Compostable Garbage Bags
The world produces about 400 million tons of plastic waste every year. And, over 50% of it is never recycled. This includes single-use plastic trash bags, which are made from plastic and tend to stick around for a very long time. So, if you are looking to store your trash in a more sustainable way, like in compostable bags, this blog post is for you.
The bad thing about using plastic trash bags is that they are made from non-renewable resources. However, what's more triggering is that these trash bags are meant to be used just once. And, once disposed of, they make their way the landfills or our oceans where they contaminate the ecosystem for multiple centuries.
That said, here are a few reasons why our compostable garbage bags and carry bags are a better choice.
Compostable Trash Bags over Plastic Bags: The Impact
Let's start from the basics. Plastic trash bags are single-use carry bags meant to be used just once. And, they are made from non-renewable resources like petroleum. This is where the negative impact starts. To start with, petroleum is an extremely scarce resource, and we have only 25 years of reserve left, given our current consumption patterns. The next thing is that for this resource to be extracted and made in bags is highly resource-intensive. However, the worst part happens once it is disposed of.
Petroleum and things made from such resources as single-use plastic trash bags, would take extremely long to break down in our ecosystem. Until then, these trash bags tend to stick around in our ecosystem, contaminating our oceans or landfills. There, these bits of plastic are often mistaken as food and are ingested by animals, which leads to choking, entanglement, and even death. Eventually, after a few decades or centuries, the plastic trash bags began to decompose. However, they always break down into microplastics that end up in our food chain, causing severe health ailments.
Reasons To Use Compostable Bags.
With the negative impact of using single-use plastic trash bags listed above, here are some of the benefits of using compostable carry bags:
They are made from plants.
Unlike single-use plastic trash bags, compostable bags are made from PLA. PLA or polylactic acid is a natural substance found in plant starch. Simply put, our range of compostable bags is made from corn starch. They are plastic-free and do not rely on non-renewable resources to be made.
They are certified compostable.
Because these bags are made from plants, they are compostable. In fact, we have made sure to get certified for all compostability claims here. Certified to break down into compost within just 90-180 days after disposal, these eco-friendly garbage bags wholesale are a sustainable alternative.
They are leak-free.
Unlike regular trash bags that get torn pretty easily, these compostable trash bags are heavy-duty. They are strong, durable, and are also tear-resistant.
They are guilt-free to dispose of.
Because these compostable garbage bags are made from plants and are certified compostable, they are guilt-free to dispose of. Unlike single-use plastic trash bags, they won't stick around forever and will also not leave a trace behind.