We are well aware of the havoc being caused by plastic ,still we can’t do anything. We are so dependent on it .Even if we go to buy vegetables, pulses etc, we bring home single use plastic bags. Wrapper of edibles and polythene bags , plastic bottles and jars ,all these together have potential to cause great harm to the air ,water and land and eventually to our health.
When we look for an alternative to plastic, we turn to paper bags, cotton bags or biodegradable bags, but are these also eco-friendly sustainable options? Where the carbon footprint of a plastic bag is 1.2 kg, that of a paper bag is 5.6 and the carbon footprint of a cotton bag is 560kg, that is, if the paper bag is used 3 times and the paper bag is used 137 times, it will be equal to 1 plastic bag, which is possible No, plastic is a magic material but its biggest problem is that we cannot burn it or throw it away because it takes 500-1000 years to degrade. But if we use it multiple times, we can recycle it. The environmental impact will be very less and we can move towards sustainability. That's why Earthmitra tries to give this true option to our consumers. Earthmitra supplies 80% of its daily needs in reusable and recyclable bags and also provides cashback to its customers on returning them after use. We try to use paper bags or other alternatives where necessary.
We hope that our dear customers will help us in this initiative and lead a sustainable life in reducing plastic pollution. We all have a little contribution because every small step can bring a big change.
( Apnaiye earthmitra …..baniye earthmitra……)
