World Paper Bag Day

 

*IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT*

Every year on July 12, World Paper Bag Day is observed amid the obsession with all things plastic. To raise awareness about the use of paper bags, it is observed globally. Eliminate plastic and protect the planet is the topic for this year.

The purpose of World Paper Bag Day is to raise awareness of the major threat that plastic pollution poses to the environment. Paper bags undoubtedly contribute to lessening environmental pollution as they are made from renewable raw materials that are recyclable and biodegradable.

The usage of plastic has grown so much in recent years that both air and water pollution are at their highest levels. It is among the things that are most detrimental to our ecosystem. Paper bags are now more commonly used as a result of the harm that plastic bags cause to the environment.

Paper bags are given out to everyone on this day in an effort to stop the use of plastic bags. Additionally, its advantages are explained by visiting homes one at a time. People are reminded not to use plastic bags on this day. Additionally, the reminder to throw away plastic bags is conveyed.

*HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE*

It is unknown when the first World Paper Bag Day will be observed. Although the day's origin and inventor are unknown, it does commemorate the day a paper bag machine-related American patent was granted. William Goodale was granted a patent for his paper bag machine on July 12, 1859.

We must first examine the history of the paper bag in order to fully comprehend the origins of Paper Bag Day. Francis Wolle, an American inventor, created the first paper bag machine in 1852. Additionally, Margaret E. Knight built a cutting-edge machine in 1871 that can create paper bags with flat bottoms.

In our daily lives, plastic bags come in very handy for carrying things. But after using it, we carelessly discard it outside the house in the trash. The most frequent method that plastic bags wind up endangering the ecosystem is in this way. Approximately 100,000 animals per year are killed by plastic bags. numerous creatures, such as penguins, turtles, whales, and dolphins.

It is imperative that we move to paper bags as a result. Paper Bag Day gives us a chance to appreciate paper bags. Because paper is reusable and biodegradable, using paper bags will help prevent pollution.

Due to their potential to be recycled and reused, paper bags are constructed of renewable raw materials that have demonstrated to be sustainable living options in a continuously changing environment. Today, paper bags are preferred by millions of people over plastic bags for the following reasons:

_Biodegradable_

Unlike plastic bags, which are created from inorganic basic elements. The photodegradation of a typical single-use plastic bag can take up to 1000 years or more (they do not break down completely). Paper bags disintegrate over the course of a few weeks to months.

_Saves Marine Life_

Typically, plastic bags are discarded in landfills and wind up in water sources. They discharge poisons and microplastics, which are particularly dangerous because they could suffocate marine life and prevent them from breathing or consuming food. Microplastics are little particles of plastic that are less than five millimetres in size.

_Saves Energy_

Since the majority of the components needed are readily available locally, paper bags produce with a great deal less energy. It also reduces import expenses significantly.

_Eco friendly_

Paper Bags adhere to the 3Rs. If used wisely, it can be recycled and repurposed in addition to reducing waste.

_Pocket Friendly_

Paper bags are more beautiful and less expensive. These days, many companies are employing paper bag packaging to promote their products.