Műanyag

Plastic shopping bags and sacks are among the most commonly used disposable plastic waste. They are typically made of PE (polyethylene) material and are used for minutes, but remain in the environment for centuries.

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Miből készül?

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is a petroleum derivative, is a cheap plastic to produce but is very difficult to decompose.

Hova dobjuk?

Clean, empty bags can go to the selective bin with a yellow lid. Contaminated or torn versions belong to mixed waste. Important: do not clump because it hinders machine sorting

Miért problémás?

The degradation of a single bag can take up to 200-500 years. It often gets into nature by wind or water, where it is eaten or entangled by animals. Pollution, which also appears as microplastics, can also be dangerous to our health.

Csökkentsd!

Így csökkentsd!

Always carry a canvas bag, textile bag with you
Don't buy a bag if you don't have to
for example, a banana does not need a separate
Use a reusable vegetable bag
Return to the classic basket or mesh satyr
Avoid unnecessary packaging

Alternatívák

Canvas bag (eg. Print Shop, Eco-Mom Shop, Green Shop)
Textile mesh bag (e.g. Ligeti Bolt)
Compostable bag (e.g. PLA based, Greenpack)
Corn Starch Based Degradable Sachet
Handcrafted wicker basket available in local markets

Tippek!

Put a foldable textile bag in your bag - so it will always be at hand and you will avoid unnecessary bag purchases.

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Évente ennyit termelünk

A Hungarian uses about 80-90 pieces a year, and on a national level this can be 700 million pieces per year. (Source: European Commission, 2023)

Érdekesség

Worldwide, nearly 1 million plastic bags are used every minute — most of which end up in the trash after 15 minutes of use.

Összefoglaló

Plastic shopping bags and sacks are among the most commonly used disposable plastic waste. They are typically made of PE (polyethylene) material and are used for minutes, but remain in the environment for centuries.

Hasonló termékek

Textile bag, drawstring bag, foldable shopping bag, small textile vegetable bag.

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Gyakran felmerülő kérdések

Is it possible to throw a plastic bag into the selective?
Yes, if it is clean and not knotted. Put a dirty or greasy bag in the mixed waste.

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Why don't I tie the bags together?
Because the knotted bags cannot be disassembled by the sorting system, so the whole bunch goes to the waste incinerator.

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Can a “biodegradable” bag be composted at home?
Not necessarily — most of these bags just decompose in an industrial composter. Look at the compostability mark and look for the HomeCompost icon!

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What is the best alternative to a plastic bag?
Reusable textile bags or mesh bags - can be used for years, easy to wash.

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What should I reuse the existing bags for?
For example, for garbage bags, dog walking, storage, but do not pile them up unnecessarily.

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