Be Sustainable with Reusable Bags

Posted by The Friendly Turtle Company LTD on February 19th, 2021

Bringing your food to work, school or trips may help you save money. It also gives you more control over the ingredients that goes into the food you eat. But did you know that it can also help minimise your impact on the environment? That is possible with reusable sandwich bags. Instead of packing your sandwiches with a paper wrap or a disposable plastic, consider a reusable container that can reduce your landfill contributions and the amount of waste you produce daily.

When single-use plastics become problematic

Many problems in the environment can be attributed to the use of single-use plastic bags. They include climate change and environmental damage and pollution, which are caused by their manufacturing. Over time, they end up damaging natural habitats and wildlife when they end up in nature, such as the oceans. They are also found to be harmful to human health when their chemical compounds are ingested.

If you are concerned about plastic waste and its impact, it may be best to start using reusable containers for your food. If you are the type to bring sandwiches, crisps, fruit, and nuts, you might want to invest in high-quality silicone reusable bags to carry them with ease.

A step to becoming sustainable

Making the switch to reusable sandwich bags lets you do your part in helping the environment. Imagine if your family and friends do the same, or if your entire community would also avoid using single-use plastics. That could reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills, forests, and oceans, and plastic manufacturing could be lessened, which means reduced carbon monoxide emissions.

Recycling efforts may also increase with silicone reusable bags. That’s because the material itself can be recycled and transformed into something useful or a reusable bag again when they reach the end of their life. Just be sure to dispose of them properly so they can go to a specialised recycling company.

Where to buy reusable bags

You can find a wide range of reusable sandwich bags online, particularly from stores that carry high-quality zero waste and plastic-free goods. They come in different sizes and design and, in a range of materials, such as silicone and cotton with water-resistant polyester lining.

About the Author:

This article is written by Ricky Wallace, Company Director of The Friendly Turtle Company LTD. Friendly Turtle is a plastic-free and zero-waste shop in the UK, selling and delivering eco-friendly and sustainable products all over the UK.