WHY A CLOTH BAG OR DURABLE BAG AND NOT A PLASTIC BAG?
WHY IS AN ECO BAG MADE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICE?
Today, consumers want to make better choices from an environmental point of view when choosing a shopping bag.
What kind of grocery bag do you usually have to pack your groceries in? And do you know what kind of bag you should pack in, that it would be the best for shopping and the environment?
There is a lot of stories circulating online about what kind of bag is best for the environment and shopping. The best thing would be to do without a bag, but since it's not an option for many of us, I guess we'll have to come up with a solution.
The ecological nature of the bag can be measured by errands where a bag once used ends up after use and what materials you buy the bag is made of. The production of the bag from completely new unused natural raw materials consumes energy, natural resources and also causes emissions.
PAPER BAG, PLASTIC BAG, AND FABRIC BAGS FOR COMPARISON. WHAT'S THE BEST AND WHY?
Paper bag – If a durable bag is forgotten at home, people sometimes have to resort to buying a paper bag to think it is a more ecological option than a plastic bag. But a paper bag usually goes with the flyers immediately after the first use to the magazines, as it is usually very difficult to come up with a new use for it. Or are you taking a paper bag from home to your new groceries? Did you know that the environmental loads of a paper bag are ten times higher than in a plastic bag? This is because so much more material needs to be used in a paper bag to achieve plastic bag-like durability.
Plastic bag – A backup choice when the canvas bag is forgotten at home. "The clip package tore a hole in the bag, the milk carton presses the bottom punctured". Because a plastic bag breaks down easily, even a plastic bag rarely ends up on a shopping trip again. In addition, a broken plastic bag is impossible to reus as a garbage bag, for example. Plastic bags made of recycled materials do reduce the environmental impact, but usually at the expense of use, as they break down more easily.
The worst place for plastic bags is nature. It is estimated that only about 1% of the world's plastic bags end up in recycling, for example as a garbage bag. Then where do the rest end up? Nature, seas, animals, where plastic is the least part. In addition, it costs money to buy plastic bags continuously. Have you ever calculated how much a plastic bag once a day in one year will cost you? -About 54,75€, and if you buy two a day, it will cost you around €109.50. The canvas bag lasts for several years, and at its price it pays you back your quick.
IT IS WORTH INVESTING IN CHOOSING A GOOD AND DURABLE CLOTH BAG, AS ECOLOGICAL DENIM BAGS MADE OF RECYCLED FABRICS LAST FOR YEARS AND SAVE NATURE If the canvas bag were
manufactured completely new from the so-called raw materials, the same cloth bag should be used for more than two years to make it ecological. However, a canvas bag made of recycled jeans meets the ecological requirements faster, as the same material has previously been used by someone for years. It has taken very little work to get old recycled material into a new product.
It is worth investing in buying a good canvas bag. At the same time, you reduce the risk of getting plastic into the wild, save money, get your purchases packed smartly and, above all, look a much more stylish responsibly made eckolaukku than a plastic bag in your hand.
Take good care of your cloth bag, wash and dry it correctly. This way you can easily improve its longevity. Read here for 10 tips on how to wash bags, clothes and accessories made of jeans right.
Remember that it also matters where you buy a canvas bag. If you buy it in China, then even a product classified as ecological from an online store to Finland consumes a lot of natural resources, which makes it more consuming than sustainable. In addition, manufacturing in low-cost countries has irresponsible conditions for workers. Did you know that cotton production is one of the most water-consuming natural resources in the world.
"Handmade denim bags made from recycled jeans save thousands of litres of the world's drinking water."
Durable bags are one of the most versatile uses in everyday life, and their comfort is determined by the needs of the user. Is it the right size for groceries and can the bottom of the bag and the buckets also withstand heavy shopping? Is it possible to pack even sharp-edged things in a bag without breaking it down? Is the material in the bag durable for wear, time and washing? Are the carrying straps of suitable length to carry on or off the shoulder without the bottom lagging the ground?
FOR WHOM IS A CANVAS BAG A PARTICULARLY GOOD OPTION?
For you who remember and want to use it actively. A small canvas bag is an excellent choice for small households, such as singles or couples with small lumps of groceries. Large canvas bags are once again actively suitable for families visiting the grocery store, who would have to buy several plastic bags at once. Fabric bags have long-term and financial benefits through good care and diligent use. Those who use fabric bags have often been researched to make other ecological and sustainable development choices in their lives. These people are also usually active in recycling and thinking responsibly, thinking about the well-being of nature and prefer vegetables and organic food. Did you know that denim is made of cotton, which also makes it a vegan material. A vegan denim bag also increases its popularity among those on a special diet.
Would you like to read more about it? Read more about the comparison "why a canvas bag is better" in another blog post