Plastic garment bags can easily be seen in stores around the globe. You may have seen them hanging in clothing stores, or used to wrap your clothes after dry cleaning. Plastic These bags are made from plastic, which makes them sturdy and nutritious.
The second reason why plastic coat covers are so popular with the retail trade is due to the fact that they are so easy for the retailer to apply. They’re easy to store and transport and they protect clothes from dirt and damage. These bags can also be printed with the retailer's logos or brand name to promote the business.
But the disposable plastic garment bags can be also contribute to pollution. When thrown away, these bags can take hundreds of years to decompose. And that means they can become litter in landfills, oceans and other natural environments, where they can harm wildlife and poison the environment.
Still, there are ways to recycle and reuse plastic garment bags. Some companies are doing clever things with these bags, making them into new products — tote bags or reusable shopping bags. By reusing and upcycling these bags, together we can make a difference in how much plastic waste finds its way into our environment.
In recent years, more sustainable alternatives to plastic garment bags have been in demand. Some retailers are beginning to offer biodegradable or compostable bags that are made of materials including cornstarch or recycled paper. These bags break down faster in the environment, which potentially could help minimize harm to wildlife and ecosystems.
Looking to the future, on our journey to sustainability we should be considering the environment while making our choices. By taking care to use the materials wisely and to reduce waste to a minimum we can save our planet for our descendants.