Why recycling plastic bags is best way to reduce the environmental site effect?

Why recycling plastic bags is best way to reduce the environmental site effect?: Why recycling plastic bags is best way to reduce the environmental site effect?

How to Recycling Plastic Bags?

How to Recycling Plastic Bags?: The recycling plastic bags can be usually distinguished from other kinds of plastic bags as these have a symbol of recycling printed on them

Benefits of compostable plastic bags

Over one million plastic bags are used every minute in the SA 2022.

This means that each person consumes 22 thousand bags over the course of their lifetime. Although recycling has grown over the past several decades, only 13% of plastic bags are recycled. This is because it costs almost ZAR 4,000 to process and recycle one ton of plastic bags that can only be sold on the commodities market for R32.

The rest of these plastic bags end up in our lakes, streams and landfills. On average, 10% of all plastic produced in the SA ends up in the ocean.

The most popular alternative has been compostable or “bioplastics” These materials are made from components that are derived from renewable raw materials. Bioplastics are not plastics made from petrochemicals with biodegradable additives. They are made from plant-based polymers like wood lignin. This means that they break down quickly when exposed to the natural elements. With higher quality compostable bags, the breakdown process can be completed within 180 days in a compostable environment.

How do the cost of bioplatic bags compare to traditional plastics? Compostable plastic bags are undeniably more expensive in most cases. This is mainly because of the process required to refine and break down the natural products necessary for their production. However, the costs are offset by any fine the EPA or local authorities can impose on businesses around the globe for the use or improper disposal of traditional plastics.

Not only are compostable plastic’s bags better for the environment, they in many cases improve it. Substances like wood lignin actually enhance soil structure. This results in a more fertile environment for vegetation which leads to more food and shelter for native wildlife. Cities and towns spend less money removing plastics from waste water treatment plants. Lakes and streams are less polluted. The results lead to a more balanced and healthy habitat.

If you are interested in understanding how this process works or want more information, please visit our website where we have a complete breakdown on the manufacturing and benefits of compostable plastic bags. We are very excited to be a part of this growing trend

1 million plastic bags are used in South Africa 2022

1 million plastic bags are used in South Africa 2022: The rest of these plastic bags end up in our lakes, streams and landfills. On average, 10% of all plastic produced in the SA ends up in the ocean.