Bookstore Offers Biodegradable Bags

A bookstore in Westmoreland, Oregon has replaced the plastic bag with a bag made of corn byproducts.

Unlike the traditional plastic bag, the new bag is guaranteed to degrade in landfills - typically over the period of a year. A sales associate named Stiv Wilson discovered the product and has been active in a movement to ban petroleum based bags.

Julie Wallace, owner of the bookstore said “He went on the Internet to explore green products, and discovered these bags at Trellis Earth Products. We ordered an initial supply of 1,500, and converted to an eco-friendly option that our customers love.”

“The new bags resemble the plastic type, and are translucent and waterproof. They can be stamped with a business’ logo with FDA-approved food-grade ink, if desired. “The cost is similar to the plastic bags that we formerly used here,” assures Wallace. “But now we feel like we’re doing something to help the environment. It would be great if other businesses chose to convert as well.”

I have to agree with Wallace on this one - hopefully these bags will take off as a better alternative to plastic bags.