Ahhhh… can you hear me relaxing?
We’re visiting family for spring break this week, and our days have been filled with fabulous food, sunshine, and best friends. My wife even took her first golf lesson yesterday (and we’re both quite pleased she didn’t hurt herself). While we’re spending our days outside, after dinner when our bellies stuffed and supine, we’ve been watching some TV too (not something we do much at home).
Last night, we saw this commercial promoting Sun Chips and their new compostable chip bags. So, why shouldn’t all food bags be compostable?
New corn technology allows for the same quality of packaging material without the five hundred to a thousand year lifetime. The new Sun Chips bags are made from a plant-based polymer called polyastic acid (PLA) that degrades in only twelve to fifteen weeks instead, making them a fine item for the backyard compost pile.
For an artistic take on the lifecycle of a plastic bag from the store, take a look at this short film about one plastic bag’s journey as narrated by Werner Herzog. Although it’s a bit long, the clip is quite convincing regarding the damage that discarded plastic causes (even though you may sympathize with the little baggie). The artistic side of this film is just as beautiful as the message: plastic bags will last much longer than we will, so it is important to think about their consequences. Plus, this film will help you remember your reusable shopping bags next time you go to the store.
Can you eat the bag, too? Mmm!