Why Should We Use Cloth Bags?
With consumers becoming more aware of the ill effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment – both marine and terrestrial, they are increasingly turning towards the use of the more versatile cloth bags. These cotton cloth bags are more versatile, eco-friendly, durable and reusable. Here’s a closer look at what makes cloth bags more beneficial for the environment and personal wellbeing:
Reduces Plastic Pollution
Plastic bags have proved to be a significant source of pollution to the environment, strangling ocean lifeforms and poisoning landfills. Since they take hundreds of years to decompose, they get entangled or ingested by various living things and form a hazard to their life. To mitigate this negative impact on wildlife forms and their habitats, using reusable cloth bags is a better option.
Resource Conservation
Cloth bags are made from renewable resources like cotton, hemp, jute, etc., and create a lower ecological footprint. Plastic bags, on the other hand are a byproduct from fossil fuels, which is a non-renewable natural resource and best avoided.
Energy Saving
Producing plastic bags requires more energy, contributing to greater greenhouse gases and climate change. Cloth bags on the other hand require substantially lower energy for their production and can be used multiple times too, making their longer lifespan more significant.
Sustainability
Reusable cloth bags are associated with a culture of waste reduction, conservation and sustainable lifestyles. Their use is a sign of an environmentally awoke society.
Durability
Not only are cloth bags more durable than plastic bags, they are reusable too, being able to withstand multiple uses. Cotton bags are also very versatile and can be used for various purposes such as gym bags, beach bags, travel bags, grocery bags, etc.
Cost-effective
Even though cloth bags may cost more than plastic bags upfront, they are cost-effective in the long run as they can be used multiple times and save you money on chargeable bags when you go shopping.
Safer for Wildlife
Cloth bags don’t pose entanglement or ingestion hazards to wildlife, like plastic bags do. By opting for cloth bags, you are also protecting marine and terrestrial flora and fauna.
Finally, by switching to the use of cotton bags, you end up contributing positively towards environmental conservation and sustainable living practices.
