Hello readers! BUSFAM, a premier branding & creative digital marketing agency in Kolkata is excited to present our views on another interesting #SocialDaySaga. In today’s write-up, we are going to share our thoughts on World Plastic Day.
Imagine a world where there is plastic everywhere. From the bottle, you drank water from to the shopping bags you carried your grocery items. Plastic pollution is a global problem. The reports of the UN Environment Programme state that every year, we produce 400 million tonnes of plastic. To eliminate plastic pollution, we could use a simple paper bag as a solution to the problem.
Each year, on July 12, World Paper Bag Day is celebrated as a reminder to take small steps in our habits and adopt more sustainable alternatives to save our planet.
In this write-up, we will know the history and significance of this environment-friendly option and how you can make a difference.
As the name suggests, World Paper Bag Day is celebrated annually on July 12, to encourage individuals to use paper bags instead of plastic. It aims to raise awareness about the benefits of using paper bags to tackle environmental issues like climate change and promote a sustainable lifestyle.
The history of World Paper Day can be dated back to 1852 when Francis Wolle invented the first paper bag machine. Since then, different people have constantly improvised the design of paper bags.
However, its significance has remained the same, i.e., to advise people to use less plastic and urge them to use recyclable paper bags, thereby reducing plastic waste that takes years to decompose.
World Paper Bag Day has emerged as an international event and is celebrated worldwide in various ways. The event is significantly marked with parades, festivals and activities to promote the use of paper bags.
To raise consciousness among students about the hazardous impact of plastic bags on the environment, the school authorities arrange for presentations, seminars and exhibitions. They are even made to participate in group projects. For instance, students make paper bags by recycling old newspapers. They even decorate the bags with different slogans to discard the use of plastic bags.
The celebration of World Paper Bag Day serves as a positive influence to evoke a sense of responsibility among people about the negative influence of using plastic bags.
Plastic pollution is a global environmental problem rapidly decreasing the natural world and its biodiversity. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste accumulate, thereby harming the wildlife, marine ecosystem and humans. Plastic takes years to decompose, resulting in natural and climatic change and ecosystem degradation.
On the other hand, paper is biodegradable, renewable and recyclable. Paper bags do not take years to decompose, resulting in lower toxicity and fewer environmental hazards.
To spread awareness about this ecological damage, World Paper Bag Day is a great initiative and should be promoted by every responsible citizen. We must take small steps and work towards sustainability to make this planet a better place for our future generations.
We all need to remember that protecting Mother Earth is not a choice but a responsibility that we owe to ourselves. Hence we must celebrate World Paper Bag Day to make a positive impact on our planet.
That was BUSFAM, a branding & creative digital marketing agency’s take on World Paper Bag Day.
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