Although paper tends to be thought of as sustainable, one of these paper bags uses even more resources to make than one single-use plastic bag.
Single use paper products are not the answer to single use plastic products.
The answer is… reuse!
Look out for bag sharing programmes like those linked below.
Consider passing these to alteration services.
Businesses that do alterations often have a need for such bags.
Some shops will gladly take paper bags in good condition.
In addition to the links below, also check out Woods In the Books and The Green Collective. Know of others? Let us know.
Paper is widely accepted in the recycling system. See the instructions here.
Try avoid taking these in the first place: bring your own bag! REDUCE. REFUSE.
These bags are incredibly sturdy so can be reused.
Although paper tends to be thought of as sustainable, one of these paper bags uses even more resources to make than one single-use plastic bag.
Single use paper products are not the answer to single use plastic products.
The answer is… reuse!