"Plastic" Bags
From Natural Materials
160,000 plastic bags are produced every second!! That’s a predicted 5 trillion plastic bags worldwide, in just 1 year. Evo and Co is an Indonesian brand aiming to provide solutions to end plastic pollution by creating awareness and offering a range of sustainable alternatives to items such as plastic bags.
Most plastic bags are simply thrown out after their one-time use. Statistics show less than 1 percent of these plastic bags are actually recycled, resulting in an astronomical amount of bags in landfills, taking centuries to degrade.
Bridging the gap between consumerism and producers to ensure sustainable practices, Evo and Co have created a Bio-Bag. This biodegradable bag is able to be broken down into natural materials by living organisms in our soil. The bags are made from vegetable oils and starch-based ingredients such as Cassava which ultimately allow the bags to be added into composting facilities. Using natural materials which ultimately end back in nature creates a circular economy model.
From shopping bags, garbage bags, even pet waste bags, they have thought of it all!!. The bag is certified as degradable as well as meeting toxicity testing, not containing any plastic compound. The natural products are biodegradable in 3-6 months into oxygen or water. Evo and Co have addressed plastic bag use options and created various sizes for varying purposes, making this sustainable product perfect for companies to brand and utilise.
Evo and Co’s Rethink campaign encourages individuals, communities and businesses to evaluate their consumption habits. With a goal of encouraging a million people to change their existing plastic habits to a sustainable option, they have created the Rethink Kit. This kit includes Evo and Co reusable products such as rice straws, bamboo cutlery and biodegradable bags.
Supporting and purchasing a kit reduces an estimated amount of 700 plastic bags a year per individual. This is a promising number if we all are able to rethink our plastic choices and support Evo and Co’s sustainable movement. This is a perfect opportunity for organisations and consumers to support going green in making our world a more sustainable and environmentally friendly place.
Check out @evowareworld for their innovative products as solutions for a world without plastic pollution.
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