Some people may find it hard to believe but the humble paper bag has been in business since long before plastic bags. Paper bags are regaining popularity mainly due to its bio biodegradable nature.
Commercial production of production of paper bags is said to have started in 1852 . Francis Wolle , an American schoolteacher invented and patented the first commercial paper bag production machine.
On Paper Bag Day, Discover East brings to you few uses of paper bags.
- Shopping bag is the most obvious use of a paper bag. More and more international brands ranging from KFC to Puma are shifting to paper bags from plastic ones.
- Pop some corns in a microwave in paper bags. If you are not in a mood to wash few utensils, a simple brown paper bag will do the job quite well.
- Storing Fruits in paper bags makes the fruit stay fresh longer than those in plastic packets. This is because paper bags absorb the excess moisture.
- Remove Excess Oil from food served in them as paper can absorb oil and fat. This is specially useful while serving deep fried snacks. Also you can wipe your fingers on the bag itself after eating.
- Garbage Disposal in a biodegradable bag makes recycling of organic materials easier. You can put all your dry organic wastes like fruit skins, egg peals, meat and fish bones etc in paper disposal bags and put them directly for making compost.
- Gift Wrapping using customized paper bags adds a lot more personal touch to the gift and the occasion itself
