Question

Government of India is imposing ban on the use of polythene bags for shopping. List four advantages of using cloth or jute bags over polythene bags.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Benefits of using jute and cloth bags

Reusable.

Environmentally friendly.

Do not require maintenance.

100% bio-degradable and recyclable.

Cost effective and cheaper than plastic and paper bags.

Strong and can carry more weight as compared to promotional carry bags.

Answer 2

Cloth bags

Explanation:

Advantages of using cloth bags over plastic bags are:

1. Plastic is non-biodegradable. But cloth bags are biodegradable. So they are environmental friendly.
2. Cloth bags are not disposable after single use. They can be used multiple times.
3. Due to their longevity, they are cost effective and can also be recycled.
4. They are stronger than plastic bags and hence can hold more weight.
5. Maintenance of cloth bags is easy. All it needs is a good wash.