Published On: 18-Feb-2022
Let's have a comparative analysis of various materials used to make carry bags exclusively
Let’s face it, plastic pollution is a big concern. Here is a comparative analysis of various material used to make carry bags exclusively made by Bags Guru.
The materials under comparison are:
- Non Woven Bags
- Laminated Non Woven Bags
- Woven PP bags
- Kraft Paper bags
- Laminated Paper Bags
- Polythene (plastic) bags
- Jute Bags
- Cotton Bags
- Bio-plastic bags
- Oxo-biodegradable bags
We will consider the following factors to compare how eco-friendly each material is.
1. RE-USABLE
This is an important criteria to judge a bag. Paper bags are thrown away after using 2-3 times whereas nonwoven bags are re-used ~50 times. Therefore, 1 nonwoven bag does the work of 20 paper bags.
2. RECYCLABLE
Recyclable means, whether a bag can be broken down in its raw form and re-built as a new bag or not.
3. BIODEGRADABLE
Biodegradable material can decompose naturally in a few days under natural conditions. Bacteria and other natural organisms help in decomposing.
4. PRICE
India is a highly price-sensitive economy, thus price per bag is an important criterion.
5. SHELF LIFE
This is the time duration for which a bag remains usable and fit for carrying products.
6. FLAMMABLE
Even a kid knows that paper burns faster than fabric. Paper bags kept in godowns are a ticking time bomb. Even a small electric spark can be catastrophic.
7. MACHINE WASHABLE
Whether a bag can be washed in washing machines, just like clothes and then re-used.
8. DRAINAGE CONGESTION
Bags that are not water-permeable lead to drain congestion and floods during rainy seasons.
9. TREES CUT TO MANUFACTURE
Paper bags are made from the bark of woodcuts from trees. It takes decades to grow such trees. Clearly, paper bags are not as eco-friendly as advertised.
10. MANUFACTURING SCALABILITY
This is another important criterion that is often ignored. This means whether the manufacturing technology of a bag can handle an exponential increase in demand.
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS:
Non woven bags are the most eco-friendly material to make carry bags. Not only are they budget-friendly, but also help in maintaining the natural balance of nature, unlike plastic and paper bags.
Shop strong, environment-friendly bags from Bags Guru and contribute to a better environment.
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