However, this move does not come as convenient to some. There are busy people out there who are too preoccupied with a lot of things and green bags are the last thing they can think of. By the time they go on their last minute shopping and realize they forgot their bags – yet again, they don’t really have much choice but to go for traditional shopping bags made of plastics. It’s sad. I know.

In an effort to work around this, here are a few tips to make sure we can remember:
1. Place your eco friendly bags near your door. This makes it easier for you to remember them and it makes it accessible and within reach.
2. Always have an extra green bag stored in your car. This will come in handy during those spur of the moment and sudden trips to the mall.
3. Stash recyclable bags of the roll-up kind in your handbag. There will always be times when you happen to drop by some shops on your way home.

By being prepared at all times, you will be able to give this plastic bag ban your 100% support.

Bagshare is a new community that recently opened in Marrickville, NSW. This community aims to reduce the use of plastic bags in their area and to show their full support to the Plastic Bag Ban campaign. They figured that spare green bags at home can be of better use if they are made available to the public.

They are now accepting donations such as eco friendly bags, calico bags, tote bags made from recyclable materials and the likes. These bags are lent to those who don’t have one or those who forgot their own green bags at home and can be returned on their next shopping trip or whenever they can drop by. This way, people can still use green bags even if they don’t have one available at that particular moment.

Bagshare offers convenience and comfort to shoppers out there, pushing them to further support the movement to ban plastic bags from society. It’s a worthy cause and any efforts made for it will be surely be appreciated by nature itself. We’ve already done more than enough damage. It’s time we clean up our act.

On your next shopping trip, always remember to bring recyclable bags. Or you can always pay Bagshare a visit. They’ll have bags waiting for you.

Most of these plastic bags distributed come from groceries. The more items you buy, the more plastic bags you’re given to accommodate them. Once you get home, these bags are discarded and thrown away. Instead of holding on to plastic bags, you can bring your own recyclable bags. They can carry more stuff and can be used over and over because it’s stronger and more durable. They are also easily recycled and created into a new one. This eliminates trash that can be harmful and damaging.

Even bags that kids and teenagers use contain plastic. But they can now use bags that are made from organic materials. Calico bags are examples of green bags made fashionable. Aside from sporting a new look; they can also help reduce the number of plastic bags used.

Regardless of age, gender and location, all of us can help in this green bag movement. We no longer need to rely on plastic bags. We no longer need to hurt nature. We already have a choice.

In materials used for creation, both bags are made from plastics. Plastics are derived from crude oils that are broken down and refined into different types of product. Plastic bags are created using plastics that are called High Density Polythelene which resembles a thin plastic film. Green bags, on the other hand, are created from polypropylene (which is a type of plastic too) fabric which is dyed for a variety of colors. An example of which are Calico bags.

As far as use is concerned, they both do the same thing. They are used to carry things. The only difference is that green bags offer more room and can hold more stuff because they are stronger than plastic bags.

After usage, while most of the plastic bags end up in landfills where they take longer to decay, others end up in natural habitats. This is fatal for creatures living there because they can choke when eating them.

Both types are actually recyclable bags but the methods in doing so differ. Plastic bags need to go to a special facility for them to be recycled. Green bags take a lot longer before disposal, cutting down the number of bags thrown to waster. When green bags are recycled, the stitching is taken out and the fabric is sewn into something new.

Now that we know the basic differences in the two bags, the choice should really be an easy one. It’s time we go green.

Here is a list of bags that are acceptable in the BYO (bring your own) bag ban:
• Compostable bags that meets the Australian Standard.
• Barrier bags – plastic bags that are used for fruits and vegetables and usually come in rolls in supermarkets.
• Paper bags
• Retail bags or shopping bags from boutiques and department stores.
• Recyclable bags such as the Calico bags which are made of strong materials thus making them reusable.

Here is a list of the bags that will be banned:
• Degradable bags – they merely break down into smaller and smaller pieces which stay as a damaging waste to the environment.
• Plastic bags made with polyethylene polymer less than 35 microns thick.

The above-stated list should give retailers and suppliers an idea of which bags are acceptable and which are not. They then can plan what their plan of attack is in totally eliminating the use of plastic bags in their area.

Some supermarkets would like to continue using custom plastic bags. Their reason for such is that they want to appease their customers. They want to give their customers a hassle-free shopping excursion. By bringing and securing their own bags especially if they forgot to bring it or they don’t have one available is a strenuous task for them. A number of customers aren’t in favor of that set-up. For them, supermarkets are there for their convenience. The tendency if they go along with this is they’ll lose customers and no supermarket would want that. Without their customers, they wouldn’t exist too. So what is a supermarket to do?

Introducing the all new Smart Bio bag. It is an Enviro bag that is compostable, making it safe for the environment. It consists of non harmful biodegradable materials which can even support plants when these bags are thrown away and are fully broken down with the soil. Customers will be alleviated with the bother of bringing a bag because the supermarkets will still continue to supply them with it, just like they’re doing now.

It’s a battle between customer satisfaction and doing what’s right for the good of mankind. It’s such a difficult and heartbreaking decision to make. With recyclable bags, you won’t have to.

Retailers should place signs of the bag ban in the counters to let your customers know that about it and push them to use recyclable bags. You should put up posters on the walls, on aisles, windows and doors. You should also remind customers that this ban was introduced by the South Australian Government and you’re only following the standards set by them. If they continue to throw a fit, explain to them in a relaxed and calm manner that this ban is helping the environment by reducing the damages brought about by plastic bags. You should also offer them an alternative green bag to use instead.

There are customers who would understand this campaign and support it wholeheartedly after having learned all this. But unfortunately, there are still people who want like to say otherwise. For this, you refer the customers to the Plastic bag ban hotline (1300 137 118) for further inquiries.

There’s no better way for retailers to appease their customers rather than making them be aware of the changes that are in place to protect our planet. After all, information is power.

We all know that any form of shopping holds the most number of plastics used compared to any other industry. Thousands of people visit the malls on a daily basis and almost half of them always end up with something to buy. This means countless of shopping bags being given away and then what? They all end up the same – in the garbage bin. We all know plastics are bad for our ozone layer, let alone the entire ecosystem. In lieu with this, supermarkets have accepted and supported the move to completely eliminate the use of plastic bags. Eco friendly bags now take their place.

Shoppers are now encouraged to bring their own Eco bags to be used when they go shopping. These are environmentally friendly bags that are composed of materials not harmful to nature. An example of this is the Calico bags which are made from organic cotton among other natural materials. This way, there will be no more plastics provided and the earth will be on its way to salvation.

How about you? Isn’t it about time you join the cause too?

The release of Eco Friendly bags has made a major impact in society. More and more people are becoming aware and concerned. Supermarkets in Australia are now encouraging people to bring their own shopping bags in an effort to lessen the use of plastics. These Enviro bags are recyclable bags that are used as a replacement instead. They come in a wide variety to choose from. One of which are the Calico Bags. Calico bags are made from organic cotton and other natural materials making them durable, strong and reusable. Designs come in carry bags, tote bags or messenger bags. With these bags, you get to choose which style suits you and you can even design it to your own preference. It’s a customized bag and a recyclable one at that.

With little efforts of saving the environment from people across the globe, we just might appease Mother Nature once again. Maybe we don’t even need to feel her fury anymore. That will definitely be something we can do without.

Isn’t there an alternative to this? I think I’ve heard that they’ve already come up with eco friendly bags to replace plastic bags in supermarkets. I checked the net and my thoughts were proven true.

Apparently, people are now being encouraged to change their shopping bags to Green bags to help save the environment. An example of this recyclable bag is the Calico bag which is made from natural materials and can be reused for over a year. Instead of accumulating all these plastic bags, you can just bring your own green bag and use it. This way, there’s no plastic bag wasted and soon enough, no plastic bag manufactured and produced.

This was the answer to my problem. From now on, I’ll use my own green bag. But for now, I’d have to deal with this clutter.