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5 types of eco-friendly bags you must bring in use

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jul 15, 2020, 14:59 IST
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Combat plastic pollution

The serenity of a beach and tranquility of warm water engulfing your toes can only be disrupted by the plastic waste.
Combatting plastic pollution has become absolutely essential to save nature. You can take small steps every day and make a huge difference. By simply replacing your plastic bags with other eco-friendly options, you can make a considerable difference.
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Cotton bags

Cotton bags are perhaps one of the most widely used eco-friendly bags. These bags are lightweight, fashionable and soft to touch. Cotton, if sustainably produced, can be a very eco-friendly option, especially since these bags are reusable for a long period of time. These bags are inexpensive and durable. Cotton bags can easily replace your regular plastic grocery bags, plus, you don’t have to buy them every time you make a trip to the store!
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Bamboo bags

Bamboo bags are the perfect everyday bag. They are sturdy, yet lightweight. These bags can support heavy weights without breaking, or losing shape. Bamboo bags are completely biodegradable and can be used for years on end. These bags are also easy to clean, they also have natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. They are your best option if you want to make a statement, as these bags are less common and require special skills to make!
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Hemp bags

If you plan to carry liquids, don’t worry about them leaking through your bag! These bags are made of hemp, which is a super absorbent cloth. As a fabric, hemp is much stronger and more durable than cotton. Besides, even if you carry heavy things, this bag will not stretch out of shape soon as it has a very high tensile strength. If the look of hemp bags isn’t too appealing to you, there are multiple options available. Hemp fabric can be combined with silk or cotton to make durable and trendy bags.
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Jute bags

Jute is perhaps one of the most environmentally-friendly options that are available. It is tear-proof and is much stronger than paper or plastic. This means that it can carry much more weight than either of those. Plus, if you plan to carry hot food somewhere, this is your best option! Jute has amazing insulating properties. These bags are completely compostable, which means that they will completely disintegrate if left in soil causing no harm to the earth.
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Paper bags

Paper bags have become a huge trend offlate. They are useful, durable alternatives to plastic bags. Of course, when we say eco-friendly it means that these bags can be recycled and are also usually biodegradable. Paper bags are in fact, very safe to use. They can usually hold more weight than their plastic counterparts. Using these bags can also significantly reduce plastic pollution in the ocean. Besides that, you don’t have to worry about your children being around them as they are not choking hazards. Finally, they don’t reduce the weight of your wallet, if you plan to switch.
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Parapuram Joseph
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If only people listened and followed! Jute bags seem to be appropriate.
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