How to Reduce Plastic Bag Uses

Plastic bags have been introduced to the US super market in 1977. It has been estimated that Americans use and throw away about 100 billion plastic bags every year. Only 5% of disposable plastic bags end up being recycled. The oil used to make just 14 plastic bags could make enough fuel to drive a car for one mile. Plastic bags have disastrous effects on the environment as they result to global warming. The following methods need to be adopted to reduce plastic bag uses.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle:  Reduce using single use plastic bag at your every trip to the grocery store. Carry cotton bags and jute bags at office, shopping or parties. Use recyclable jute bags in grocery stores. Once this sturdy jute, cotton bags decay after a few years, you can recycle them.

Take a part in tree planting effort: Plant more trees to restore forests and reduce CO2 emissions. Teach your family the benefit of green environment and how tree planting can reduce carbon footprint.

Let go of plastic bags: Make your home plastic free. Carry a reusable ecofriendly bag.  This can include jute bags or cotton totes for shopping. “Bring your own bag” should be the norm to reduce plastic waste. Use natural recyclable non-woven grocery totes at your every visit to the grocery store.

We can opt out of using single-use plastic bags for our shopping needs. We can choose to use eco-friendly, reusable cotton and jute bags. We have a responsibility to make this planet a better place to live. We can help promote a greener Earth through our choice. We owe it to our next generation.