Frequently Asked Questions
3. Why jute (also known as hessian) or cotton and not plastic "bags for life"?
• Jute and cotton bags are made from renewable resources. Many are organically and ethically produced
• Jute and cotton bags come in all sizes and shapes, are stronger and more comfortable to carry than plastic carrier bags, and they can be printed in any design or colour
• Heavyweight plastic "bags for life" don't in fact last for life, and when they wear out they end up in landfill. They have 10 times more plastic in them than ordinary plastic bags
• Jute and cotton bags don’t last for life either, but they do last a long time and, when they eventually wear out, cotton can be recycled and jute biodegrades
• However, if you have a perfectly good long-life bag at home, even if is made of plastic, it makes sense to carry and use it rather than buying a new one
Plastic. Where do you think it goes?
