Paper Bag Day - Stop bagging the planet!!!

S Venkateshwari
Paper Bag Day - Stop bagging the planet!!!

World Paper Bag Day honors and promotes the use of this more environmentally friendly substitute for plastic bags. The goal of the event is to increase public awareness of the advantages of using eco-friendly paper bags. It also acts as a reminder of the significance of making environmentally friendly decisions in our daily lives and inspires people and companies to switch to more sustainable options.

HISTORY OF WORLD PAPER BAG DAY

Francis Wolle created the first paper bag machine in the 19th century, which is when paper bags first appeared on the scene in 1852. This ground-breaking creation transformed the paper bag industry, which facilitated the general use of paper bags as a packaging material. On the other hand, because plastic bags are inexpensive and convenient, their use has increased dramatically in the 20th century. Nevertheless, the use of paper bags returned as people realized more and more how damaging plastic bags were to the environment.

A major turning point came in 1999 when san francisco became the first city in the world to forbid the use of plastic bags in pharmacies and grocery shops, taking a stand against the practice. Paper bag use was rekindled when other towns and countries around the world decided to follow suit. As a result, World Paper Bag Day became a global occasion celebrated with parades, festivals, and other events encouraging the use of paper bags instead of plastic.

Raising public awareness of the harmful consequences that plastic bags can have on the environment is the main goal of Paper Bag Day. The purpose of the day is to encourage the use of paper bags and other eco-friendly substitutes. Through increasing consciousness and promoting the extensive use of paper bags, we may facilitate a transition towards a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future.




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