4 alternatives to plastic bags

Do you know how long it takes for a plastic bag to fully decompose in the sea? A week? A month, or even longer?

In reality, it takes much, much longer. Namely 10 to 20 years! During this time, a person grows from a baby into a teenager and then into an adult. Plastic bottles take even longer – a full 450 years. Let that sink in for a moment.

The crux of the matter is that plastic does not break down completely and leaves residues— so-called microplastics. These are ingested by fish and, through our consumption of fish, ultimately end up in our own bodies too. Is that a pleasant thought for you?

However, there is something we can do about this – and each and every one of us can help! Namely, as a first step Do without plastic bags. With these tips, it’s really easy.

It’s best to replace plastic carrier bags with Cloth bags! Not only can you one-off purchase and then use repeatedly You can also use them to express your personality. With a cool slogan printed on the canvas bag, for example, or a special design that you identify with. For the artists amongst us: why not design your very own personalised canvas bag yourself!
Another alternative is Paper carrier bags. Our kraft paper carrier bags are particularly durable and can carry loads of up to 10kg without tearing

Let your creativity run wild and bastle dir Your very own cloth bag! Jute fabric, for example, is ideal for this. If you like something really unusual and personalised, you can use old items of clothing to sew yourself a one-of-a-kind piece. There are plenty of great sewing tutorials online. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next trendsetter? With Upcycling You’re certainly keeping up with the times.

Many food retailers now offer their own Reusable nets for fruit and vegetables You buy these once and can use them time and time again. This means even the small plastic bags are no longer needed. In case you don’t yet have a reusable shopping bag or have forgotten it when you go shopping, many supermarkets provide biodegradable bags as an alternative. These can be used at home for organic waste, so you can give the bag a second life other purpose.

Can’t fit enough into cloth bags? Then go for the good old Rucksack Back or use a shopping basket. These offer more space And that means even a large order can be carried home with ease. You’ll get a free workout for your arm and back muscles as well!

Finally, an important note: all these alternatives only make sense if you consistently uses and reuses. For example, keep a cloth bag in your car’s glove compartment so that you always have one to hand when you’re out shopping. But don’t forget to put the cloth bag back in the glove compartment after you’ve used it!

As you can see, it’s not that hard to do without plastic bags. There are now lots of great alternatives, some of which you can even design or make yourself! On Avoiding plastic is not just benefiting the environment, but ultimately including yourself.