Monday, December 15, 2008

Use Paper Bags And Their Advantages

With so much mainstream media concentrating on the disadvantages of using papers bags, many are wondering if they should continue using them, or whether there are any benefits to these paper bags which are recyclable and if they are useful at all. But there is also a lot of misinformation about them and one should know some facts too.

Paper bags have always been around since their invention, and will and shall be around for a long time yet. The paper bags that are most commonly used and seen are the ones in grocery stores, or gift bags, where they can come in printed format or just in plain white or brown colors. Take a look around you and it is evident that these useful items are still widely used and have their advantages.

Compared to other similar carriers, paper bags have one huge advantage over their competitors. They are very much cheaper, and are also reusable no matter which way you look at it. They might tear and get wet, but if you store them properly, what is to say that paper bags cannot be used over and over again?

Apart from using them to carry all sorts of items, papers bags can also be used in other situations. If you need extra wrapping material, just tear and spread up your extra paper bags and voila, wrappers are right there in an ingenious way. It is also interchangeable, as wrapping paper can be used to make bags.

If you need to carry water based materials or food that might bring about constant condensation such as fruits, get water proofed paper bags for use. Why rely on plastic bags which can be toxic, non-degradable, and more expensive? Water proof paper bags will certainly last a longer time too.

If there is one bad point about paper bags, it is that they can tear if not used properly. I have lost count the number of times I've seen smaller sized paper bags being used to carry heavy objects. What can you expect next? Be smart, and use things for what they are made for.

During the current economic downturn, it is also wise to rely more on paper products, since they cost much lesser than other counterparts. It might not be a bad idea to stock up on them, and you can easily find a vast number of wholesale paper bags being sold online. They are even cheaper than just relying on the ones accumulated through shopping trips.

When it comes to the green movement, paper bags and products overall are not that bad. You kill trees, but they are all recyclable. And they cost cheaper to recycle than plastic materials. The fact that they can now come in bio-degradable forms also means that paper bags are safe for the environment.

Other than white paper lunch bags, these carriers are also safer for use, especially for children and little tots. Kids love to play around with whatever they get their hands on, and they can't get in trouble with paper bags most of the time, compared to other types. You can even teach them about saving the environment by putting the bags to good use. You know how much children love to draw!

With the variety of uses, paper bags are still the best option for use in many situations. They come cheap, you can get them in bulk or free, and are user friendly while contributing to many needs.

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