As consumers become more aware of the detrimental environmental effects of plastic bags, retailers and manufacturers are forced to develop alternatives to traditional plastic bags. Now, recycled materials are even being used in trash bags to reduce carbon footprints, and are a huge step toward greening the world.

EcoMart^® brings you trash bags from STOUT^® who have taken it one step further with a new specifically designed material, that is 100% fully biodegrade. Great news considering the alternative.
 
Plastic bags are the highest volume add-on packaging and harm the environment in the following ways:

• Plastic bags are a by-product of the oil industry, using energy and resources whilst producing greenhouse gases.
• Take up to 1000 years before they begin to break down.
• Billions of bags end up as litter, pack landfills and pollute our streets, beaches, parks and even our oceans. There are estimates that 100,000s birds, whales, seals and sea turtles are killed each year through plastic bags.

Voluntary reduction measures have created a 34% drop in plastic bag usage, but this amount is still not enough, especially when there are eco-safe alternatives available.

Bioplastics are the eco-conscious choice for anyone who is concerned for the state of our planet today and in the future. It is very important that when we contribute to polluting the environment, we choose products that will, at least, decompose and make room for new life and growth. Think of biodegradation as you would photosynthesis, when decomposition occurs, it releases carbon dioxide which can then be used by plants to grow and provide food and/or shelter for herbivores and other animals including ourselves. This cyclical action is necessary for nature to continue providing counterbalance for the world around us.