It's well known that paper is easy to recycle and many paper products used today are made from recyclable materials. Paper, reusable plastic bags and cloth bags are some of the alternatives that will be available in stores, either free of charge or free of charge. However, all bags have an environmental impact. The classification of these alternatives depends on “impacts” throughout the life cycle of the bag, from production to disposal.
Are we more concerned about marine pollution, garbage or carbon emissions? Will the bag eventually be recycled or will it end up in a landfill? Is it made of virgin material or does it have recycled content? If you need an alternative to plastic bags, here's a detailed analysis of the pros and cons of some common options. According to government data, up to 15 billion plastic bags are used for boxes in the country every year. In response to an inquiry from CBC News, the company said that its President's Choice reusable black bag is made of 99 percent PET fiber made from post-consumer recycled plastic, while its green plastic containers are made of high-density polyethylene. The challenge for eco-conscious shoppers is that alternatives to single-use plastic bags also leave an environmental footprint.
Some retailers offer reusable bags made from plastic materials, such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyester. In December of this year, the ban, long promised by the federal government, on importing and manufacturing six common types of single-use plastics that are difficult to recycle, including box bags, will take effect. One of the single-use items on the list of prohibited products is the plastic bag that many Canadians use to buy food and other types of purchases. These bags are often marketed as environmentally friendly because of the ability to break down into harmless materials faster than conventional plastics.
