If you are in a state or country where a plastic bag ban is not yet an option, you can still be able to do your part in attaining a sustainable society. You cannot force everyone to lessen the use of plastic bags but you can start it with yourself. As they say, you cannot change everyone but, at least, you can change yourself. The plastic bag has been the greatest cause of pollution in the ocean and the only way to bring it back on its original pleasant view is for people to be more responsible for treating these bags. Here are some tips that we can follow to lessen the continuous increase in plastic wastes.
At the kitchen
The place we commonly see these plastic bags is in the kitchen. This is because our groceries go directly to this area. Upon unloading our groceries, these plastic bags found themselves waiting. As much as possible, don’t just throw away your plastic bags anywhere. Keep these plastics and replace them with reusable shopping bags. Durable plastic bags can be brought again to some responsible grocery stores for the purpose of recycling. These grocery stores give out incentives when they see someone who brings there own bag.
At the recycling centers
There are companies who are dealing with the recycling process of plastic bags and all you have to do is to know where the nearest center on your location is. Some companies are even giving free pick-ups so you just have to prepare your plastic bags collection and have it ready for pick up.
At the state of moving
When you are getting ready to move on to your new location, packaging your stuff is sometimes an awful task. Whether you are moving on your own or you have just decided to hire a moving company, these plastic bags are somehow can be helpful tools. You can wrap your favorite shoes on plastic bag to prevent it from any dust or dirt to get in. Even your small valuables can be kept in a plastic bag before putting it on a large box so it won’t get intertwined with each other. This way, you will no longer use these plastic bags for shopping. Instead, you will be using the most eco-friendly reusable shopping bag.
For pet owners
When you have a pet like a dog or a cat or even love birds in the house, you cannot avoid them from creating waste. You do not even have a choice but to keep them clean all the time. The plastic bags you’re keeping on your cabinet are all on the rescue. Cover your bare hands when picking up the wastes down to the trash bin. If you already have a horrible collection of plastic bags, it would be better if you can donate them to the nearest pet clinic. If you have a neighbor that has more than ten pets, they would adore you when you give them some pieces.
For crafty minds
Some people found a treasure in creating new stuff out of trash or creating new products out of used materials. The plastic bag is a very cheap material and it can be made into a whole new product. Some people can create bracelets, bags and even gowns made of plastic bags.
By doing these consumptions, we are able to minimize the incessant growth of plastic wastes in landfills. Plastic bags are not intended for grocery or shopping use but they are made to have certain purposes to achieve a greener Earth.
