​Five facts you should know about recycled paper bags

1. What is a recycled paper bag?

Recycled paper bags are bags made from recycled paper – paper that has been used as waste, scrap, and processed to form new paper for various purposes.

According to statistics, an average paper bag is reused or recycled 3.5 times before being completely disposed of.

2. Common symbols on recycled paper bags

 
Mobius Loop: A common symbol that says this paper bag is recyclable.


Mobius Loop: Symbol of recyclable products, the internal number indicates the percentage of packaging made from recycled materials. Encourage consumers to recycle after use.

 
The Green Dot: If you see this symbol on a paper bag, it means the manufacturer has made a certain contribution to the recycling of that bag.


FSC: FSC certified product symbol, which means that this paper bag has a clear origin - the source of wood produced and managed by the FSC Forest Management Board, balancing environmental protection values ​​with social benefits of stakeholders (producers, society, and local people).

3. Advantages of recycled paper bags

• The first is the ability to decompose

Paper bags contain at least 35% recycled material or more. After use they are further processed and reused. In case they cannot be reused, they can completely decompose into the environment quickly.

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• Save bag's production costs

On average, for every 1 ton of paper reused, they can save a small number of costs and manpower for businesses and society, meaning that the environment is better protected. Specifically, it will save:

• 24 trees of the natural forest;

• The amount of oxygen is enough for 12 people to breathe in a year;

• 39,084 liters of water enough for 875 baths, 5 minutes for each, and enough to use for 3,000 toilet flushes;

• Nearly 4,000 kWh of electricity is enough for a 3-bedroom house in 1 year;

• 605 liters of crude oil;

• Limiting the amount of CO2 equivalent emissions of 1 car for 6 weeks (95% reduction in pollution emissions compared to the process of producing 1 ton of paper from wood).

• Protect marine life because of reduce of using plastic bags

Paper bags are capable of decomposing well in water, so when going to the sea will not affect marine life.

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