3 Advantages of Eco-Friendly Tote Bags — What Are They Made Of?

Posted by The Friendly Turtle Company LTD on December 4th, 2020

Plastic bags are the go-to packing item in supermarkets, convenience stores, and even for take-out restaurants. It's no surprise therefore that most establishments use plastic bags since they are cheap, convenient, and long-lasting.

Still, plastic bags have several disadvantages. They’re known to harm the environment, often ending up in landfills and the ocean. Many animals mistake plastic bags for food. Sea turtles think they’re floating jellyfish, and birds eat shredded bags thinking they’re small animals.

What’s more, even humans at the top of the food chain could unknowingly consume fish and meat polluted with toxic debris. People need to find a good alternative to plastic bags to minimise the environmental damage caused by them.

Organic cotton tote bags are currently the best replacement for single-use plastic bags. Find out more about their advantages here:

1. They are better for the environment.

As the name suggests, organic cotton tote bags are made of cotton. This naturally-occurring material is far more sustainable. It uses less water, energy, and chemicals to manufacture them.

On top of that, organic cotton is grown without using pesticides. They barely contribute to air pollution and therefore, do not pose any risk to the soil. Being 100% natural as well, they break down and biodegrade in a short space of time, compared to plastic bags that take hundreds of years to biodegrade!

2. They are reusable.

Grocery shopping is an unavoidable chore. The average adult goes to the store at least once a week, not including all the late-night trips for a quick drink or snack. Due to this, many plastic bags are used every day to wrap even the smallest items, and a lot of them end up in the bin without proper disposal since they are difficult to recycle.

How can you avoid this? By using organic cotton tote bags or other sustainable alternative, of course! There’s no limit to the times you can use a tote bag, or the number of items you intend to carry. 

3. They are stylish.

Organic cotton tote bags come in a wide range of patterns and colours for you to choose from. Leading suppliers in the UK even offer different sizes, in case you need something smaller. There are also reusable bags made for carrying produce, with a drawstring top to prevent spilling.

About the Author:

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

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