Question

What are the benefits of using cloth bags instead of plastic bags?

Answer 1

Plastic bag:

• Plastic bags are composed of non-biodegradable substances called plastics or polythene.
• Plastics are polymers that are man-made or artificial substances.

Cloth bag:

• A cloth bag is usually made up of natural fibers like jute or cotton.
• Jute or cotton are obtained from the plants and these are biodegradable substances.

The benefits of using cotton bags instead of plastic bags are as follows:

Less waste:

• The cloth bag causes less harm to the environment as compared to the plastic bag. The cloth can be easily reused for other purposes.

Pollution reduction:

• The cloth bag after use will be degraded by the microorganisms whereas the plastic bag made from a non-biodegradable substance (polyethylene) will stay as it is for a long period.
• Plastic bags persist for a long time due to their non-biodegradable nature and become a part of the food chain affecting the health of living beings.
• A cloth bag is more durable as this can be used a greater number of times as compared to a plastic bag.