Cotton Tote Bags are Biodegradable

Biodegradable is a pretty big buzz word right now in the "eco friendly" community. What does it mean to be biodegradable? My unofficial definition of biodegradable is a material that decomposes into its natural state and has no effect on the environment. So, cotton canvas is one of the best materials that can be used and be called biodegradable.

Since cotton is a natural growing fiber, cotton tote bags will biodegrade back into their natural state and decompose right into the ground. The cotton fibers are taken and woven into a thick, heavy material that is sewn into bags, tshirts, etc. Rarely are any extra chemicals added to the bags other than dyes and ink. Another good material that is biodegradable and has little to no effect on the environment is jute. Jute and Cotton tote bags are great for the environment because they are durable, reusable material, and they are biodegradable.