World Paper Bag Day 2023: It is wonderful but true that such a day is also celebrated, this day is celebrated on 12th July. The purpose of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about using paper bags instead of plastic to help reduce plastic waste.  A paper bag is a bag made of paper, usually kraft paper. Paper bags are commonly used in shopping bags, packaging and holding goods.  There is no doubt that using paper bags will help the environment a lot. Paper bags reduce the use of plastic bags Plastic bags cause pollution and are non-biodegradable. 

Paper bags come handy without causing pollution.
Minimise the use of plastic bags.
Remember this planet is our only home. Let's keep it clean and breathing.#PaperBagDay pic.twitter.com/rHJIEYICV0

— Shyam Steel India (@ShyamSteelIndia) July 12, 2021

It takes thousands of years for plastic to decompose and it is also harmful to animals. Paper bags are made from wood pulp raw material which can be recycled and biodegradable. Paper bags are used in almost all occasions. Paper bags are made of wood which is why they can be recycled and easily converted into a new paper. 

World Paper Bag Day 2023: Can be Done

Many people are using bags made of paper every day and also help in preventing environmental pollution. There is no doubt that the use of paper bags is an important cornerstone to preserve our planet for future generations as paper bags are biodegradable. 

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History of Paper Bag on World Paper Bag Day 2023

In the year 1852, an American inventor, Francis Wole installed the first paper bag machine. Further in 1871, Ma e Knight designed another machine that could produce flat-bottom paper bags. She became famous and became known as the “mother of grocery bags“. Over the years, many inventors came and improved the production of paper bags. The shape and size of the bag were invented, then printed or printed bags also continued to grow in popularity. 

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Paper Bag Day 2023 Theme

This year the theme for Paper Bag Day 2023 is ““If You’re ‘fantastic’, Do Something ‘dramatic’ To Cut The ‘Plastic’, Use ‘Paper Bags’.””

Advantages of Paper Bags

• The use of paper bags is eco-friendly. 
• Paper bags are biodegradable and do not release toxic substances. 
• Paper bags are easily recyclable and paper bags can be easily converted into compost. 

Disadvantages of Paper Bags

• aper is made of wood and to make more paper we have to cut down trees. 
• We cannot use paper bags to carry liquid like milk etc. 
• It is difficult to carry freezing food in paper bags. 
• Paper bags have less capacity to carry heavy food or grocery items. 

Now crores of people have started using paper bags instead of plastic keeping in mind the environment which is the duty of a sensible person. 

World Paper Bag Day 2023 Quotes and Messages 

• Allow us all to get together on this Paper Bag Day to bring issues to light about the advantages of utilizing paper sacks and disposing of plastic packs.
• In the event that we are utilizing plastic sacks rather than paper packs, Paper Bag Day offers us a chance to change to paper sacks quickly to profit both ourselves and the world.
• On Paper Bag Day, all grocery stores, corner shops, and any sorts of business sectors ought to convey the items just in paper packs. What’s more, this ought to be followed each day.
• On Paper Bag Day, realize for what reason to utilize paper sacks.
• Paper packs are lightweight and conservative. They are helpful to utilize.
• Paper Bag Day can be commended by utilizing paper packs. 
• Paper packs are earth supportable since they decay rapidly.
• Paper packs rot in one month or less, putting less strain on the dirt and making them ecologically protected. 
• Paper Bag Day is a chance to remind us to utilize paper sacks and dispose of plastic packs.
• Paper sacks help to keep up with the balance of the biological system and are the most earth adored packs accessible.
• On Paper Bag Day, let us perceive the commitment of the paper packs.
• Paper packs are natural well disposed. They contrarily affect biodiversity. They are biodegradable and add to natural amicability.
• On Paper Bag Day, let us promise to begin utilizing paper packs immediately.
• Paper packs can decay and get back to the ground, while plastic assumes control more than 100 years to break down. Shield the air from tainting and begin utilizing paper packs.

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