Every July 3, World Day without plastic bags reminds us that even smaller gestures have an impact. Changing the way we use a bag is also to change the way we inhabit the planet.
There are objects that we use almost without thinking. The bag, for example. We ask, we accept it, we discard it. And yet, we rarely stop to think what that simple and repeated action implies.
Every minute more than one million plastic bags are used in the world. Most hard just a few minutes in our hands, but it can take up to 500 years to degrade. On July 3, World Day without plastic bags, it reminds us that even smaller gestures have an impact. But beyond the symbol, the date invites you to look closely at our daily decisions and ask ourselves if there are other forms, other options, other ways to do things.
Today, luckily, there are
In recent years, compostable bags were consolidated as a concrete, functionally and environmentally responsible alternative. They are made from materials of plant origin, such as corn starch, and can decompose in a few weeks under adequate composting conditions, without leaving polluting waste. But in addition, they fulfill the same function as any other bag. They are resistant, practical and can be reused several times if they are taken care of – for example, keeping them away from moisture or excessive heat.
Even so, it is not just about replacing one bag with another. It is about transforming the link we have with the objects we use every day. To choose more awareness. To understand that the disposable does not have to be synonymous with harmful. That the practical can also be responsible. That not everything has to last forever to be useful.
Choosing a compositional bag is not a magical solution, but a meaning gesture. It is a way of committing to a more circular and coherent model, where what we produce and consume has a friendlier destination with the planet.
To make the most of them and make a more conscious use, we share some practical recommendations:
- Reuse before composar. Compostable bags can have more than one use. If they remain clean and dry, they serve to transport products, store food or as a waste bag.
- Avoid exposing them to heat or moisture. Being made of plant materials, they are more sensitive to the environment. Saving them in a dry and fresh place helps prolong their useful life.
- Use for organic waste. They are ideal for separating food and compostable waste remains at home, since they can go directly to the composer or enabled treatment centers.
- Verify that they are really compostable. It is important to look for products with certification that ensure their biodegradability under recognized standards. Not everything that seems “echo” is.
- Choose local and traceability options. Supporting products made in the country with responsible processes is also part of sustainability. The environmental impact is reduced when unnecessary transport is avoided and the origin of the product is known.
The real changes do not always begin with large decisions. Sometimes just look at what we have in hand … and choose different.
Circular consciousness co -founder, a company dedicated to the manufacture of compostable bags in Argentina.
Source: Ambito
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