Party Bag Busters: Environmental Impact of Plastic Party Bags
Plastic party bags are harmful single-use plastics that cannot be recycled or biodegraded like paper, cloth, or wood. Made from fossil fuels, they contribute to environmental damage and pollution. Statistics show a high number of party bags used annually, with most ending up in landfills. However, there is a low rate of reuse and awareness about the recyclability of these bags. Opting for paper party bags and promoting alternatives like a Swap Shop can help reduce the negative impact of plastic party bags on the environment.
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Did you know? Plastic party bags are single use plastics We can not recycle them They do not biodegrade like paper, cloth or wood We use them for a few minutes but they stay in our environment for centuries
What are party bags made from? Party bags are made from fossil fuels like petroleum and gas Petroleum and gas are non renewable. If we don t stop using fossil fuels, we will be forced to stop as we will run out and cannot make anymore Removing fossil fuels from the Earth is damaging to the environment It pollutes the air and our water
Approx 670,000 4-8 year olds in Ireland If each one receives 5 party bags this year Party Bag Statistics 670,000 X 5 = 3,350,000
Survey Results Less than 15% of households reuse party bags 96% are soft plastic Only one third of children knew that soft plastic party bags cannot be recycled Over 80% of parents think they are a waste of money
Party Bag Favours Plastic Toys More Energy and Pollution Less than 20% children played with favours for more than a week. 70% of party bag favours went into rubbish bin after one week
Paper Party Bags What you can do . Swap Shop No Party Bags
