Durability Meets Sustainability
The rainy season offers the time for chill and reflection, often likewise brings its fair share of challenges. While it is a welcome respite from scorching heat in the Philippines, it also poses unique problems for various aspects of daily life. Among the many casualties of the rainy season are paper bags, which encounter a host of issues due to their material properties. The primary challenge that paper bags encounter during the rainy season is their high susceptibility to moisture absorption. Paper is made from plant fibers. It naturally retains moisture, making it vulnerable to becoming soggy and weak when exposed to rain. This characteristic poses a significant risk for carrying goods, especially if they are heavy or contain liquids.
While paper bags are often considered an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags due to their biodegradability, their vulnerability to rain can undermine this advantage during the rainy season. Wet paper bags often end up in landfills alongside other non-biodegradable waste, preventing them from breaking down as efficiently as they would under drier conditions. This contributes to the burden on already over-crowded landfills and can lead to environmental pollution.
For retailers and businesses that use paper bags as part of their packaging and branding strategy, the rainy season inevitably leads to increased costs. With paper bags becoming less reliable during this time, businesses may need to invest in alternative packaging solutions or larger quantities of bags to ensure a friendlier customer experience. This added expense can impact their bottom-line and may result in passing the costs onto consumers, a measure that we have seen, some businesses are already doing.
Solutions and Mitigations:
Alternative Materials-
Exploring alternative materials for bag production that are more resilient to moisture could be a viable option. For instance, Compostable bags or composite materials with waterproof components might offer better resistance to rain while still maintaining environmental friendliness and the preservation of the goods that the customers purchase.
Awareness and Education-
Educating consumers about the challenges paper bags face during the rainy season can encourage responsible use and disposal. Encouraging individuals to switch to alternative bags, properly storing them afterwards for re-use or disposal and disposing them in the proper composting facilities would definitely alleviate our society’s existing environmental burdens.
Opting for Compostable bags-
Promoting the use of Compostable bags made from Corn and/or Cassava can significantly reduce waste generation and minimize the impact of rainy seasons on packaging choices. By using these alternatives to paper bags, we can strike a balance between environmental consciousness and functionality despite the challenges that the rainy season brings.
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