|
|
An Environmentally
Responsible Choice |
|
Plastic Bags:
- Are re-used by consumers for many purposes which saves the production of another bag
- Weigh approximately 75% less than equivalent paper bags so they use less resources to transport
- Use approximately 40% less energy to produce than the equivalent paper bag
- Generate approximately 80% less solid waste than the equivalent paper bag
- Require approximately 91% less energy to recycle than the equivalent paper bag
- Are often made with post-consumer recycled material
- Are 100% recyclable: lowering the amount of plastic entering landfills and using new resources
- Take up approximately 10% of the landfill space of theequivalent paper bag
- Produce no greenhouse gas in decomposition
- Produce less water pollution in manufacturing
- Produce less air pollution in manufacturing
- Are produced from the by-products of refining gasoline, so not using this by-product is the irresponsible thing to do
"Like doing business with you. Know the job is done quickly and efficiently." Stereo North – Sitka, AK
See what others have to say about American Retail Supply and our MakeYouHappy Customer Service