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.

Jute Wants a Share of the Fame and Fortune

Jute is another great material for eco conscious consumers. It is also extremely under-appreciated. Cotton takes most of the fame and fortune for the natural fiber materials. However, most people have never even heard of jute. Why is jute such an eco friendly material?

Jute is a fabric that we call "burlap" in North America. Burlap bags are actually made from Jute. They are typically long strands of fibers that are naturally woven together. Jute is a natural plant fiber. It is also one of the cheapest natural plant fibers available on the market, currently. The only natural fiber that is produced more than jute is cotton.

Another fiber that is very similar to jute is hemp. Most people have seen hemp jewelry, which is very popular. Jute is grown in a very warm and moist climate. So, it is not surprising that a country like India is the number one exporter for jute. The monsoon seasons that occur there. People produce jute in countries like India after harvesting the plant. They will take the fibers from the stalk of the plant and after ripping the fibers from the stalk, they will produce the end result: the fabric.

This fabric is then used to produce a number of textile items. Manufacturers now are using jute to produce stylish tote bags that are eco friendly. They are very durable and becoming quite popular. In Europe, people refer to them as "Gunny Sacks." In America, people refer to them, simply as jute tote bags. They look like a burlap sack, but they can be imprinted with lettering or images. Some manufactures also add other materials such as a cotton trim to add style and appeal.

Jute material is eco friendly because it is a natural fiber, it is reusable and durable, and it is biodegradable. These are the marks for a great eco friendly material.

Going Green in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is Going Green! There will be a number of truck loads of "Green" displays traveling around the state of Oklahoma soon. GreenBagPromos.com will be displaying three of their most eco friendly shopping bags:

• Cotton Canvas Tote Bag
• Cotton shopping bag
  
• Jute Bag

Watch for the eco trucks as they're traveling around informing Oklahoma citizens how to be more friendly to the environment. They're doing a great job of informing the public about green life styles. Make your first move by going green with a reusable shopping bag

Oil Crisis Answer here!

I have a way that will stop using a lot of oil!
Not many people know that plastic bags are actually made with and from petroleum and other oil products. So, in order to stop the use of all this petroleum, simply start using reusable shopping bags. Or, better yet, use a bag that is made from a natural plant material such as the cotton canvas bags, or jute bags.