Did you know that 160,000 plastic bags are used globally every second? While convenience is the reason why so many people use it, most of us have taken for granted how it adversely affects humanity and nature. If you think about how plastics will only start degrading after 700 years, we know that we have to pay attention to the consequences of using plastic bags.
Plastic grocery bags were first introduced in supermarkets in 1977. We use over 14 trillion plastic shopping bags annually in the United States alone, but only 1% are returned for recycling. The sad reality is our plastic consumption affects wildlife. In fact, there are 46,000 pieces of plastic for each square mile of ocean. Plastics make up the majority of the Great Pacific Rubbish Patch, a floating waste of garbage in the Pacific Ocean that is twice as large as Texas. Thinking of these facts we know that the choice is clear: it’s time to ditch the plastic and carry your own bag.
If your business wants to help a worthwhile cause by reducing plastic bag usage, why not offer eco-bags so your customers can do away with plastic bags and help the environment? Eco-bags are reusable, built to last, and can carry more items than any plastic bag. We’ve got a huge selection of eco-bags made with recycled materials on our website including this shopper tote bag that folds down for convenient storage. Call us to order today.