When you go shopping, it can be difficult to remember to take bags with you to put your goods into. However, it is important that you do remember, as there are a number of benefits for yourself and the planet.
In the UK, it is now compulsory to pay 5p for every plastic bag which you get from a shop. Whilst that is a very small amount of money, in the grand scheme of things, it is all going to add up. Save the plastic bags that you do buy, or get some of the stronger 10p bags which will last longer and will hold more shopping. You can also buy cotton bags or bags made of other eco-friendly materials which are much better for the environment than plastic bags.
Plastic bags can be very dangerous for the environment if they’re disposed of incorrectly. They aren’t biodegradable, so they will cause a lot of damage to the planet. They’re also very dangerous for a number of animals. Hedgehogs and birds are just some of the many creatures which can get stuck inside bags, suffocating or getting strangled to death. They’re also a major problem in water as they can kill fish and get swallowed by ducks, swans and aquatic mammals.