Why reusable produce bags are a sustainability essential
It takes 1,000 years for a plastic bag to degrade in a landfill. And even when they do “decompose” the bags don't actually break down all the way, rather they photo-degrade, becoming microplastics that absorb toxins and continue to pollute the environment for all of eternity. This is why REUSABLE PRODUCE BAGS ARE A SUSTAINABILITY ESSENTIAL. Reusable produce bags made of cotton actually help your food to breathe, and keep it fresher longer, which results in better tasting, better looking, and longer lasting food! When your food lasts longer, you’re actually saving money and producing less waste! Super sustainable win! Let’s also not forget that when you use plastic produce bags the plastics are constantly rubbing against food that you and your people eat. This means that you are actually eating broccoli with a side of micro plastic, which is toxic, and nasty! Beyond that, the actual production of the plastic bags results in harmful waste. Every plastic bag you take adds up to a lot of waste, and it tells stores that you are okay with them using these wasteful plastics in the first place. Use reusable bags, and tell them you are not okay with it!