Let's replace plastic

Small acts. Small gestures. Small habits. These actions, insignificant at first glance, are what can lead us to redirect the current situation. A critical situation and an environmental drift that must be stopped as soon as possible. Reducing plastic consumption is certainly a very important point. Say goodbye to single-use containers, committing to always carry our sustainable bottle with you. Or reduce the consumption of plastic bags, using alternatives such as paper or fabric bags.

Do you know the difference between biodegradable and compostable? These two terms can be confused, but don't worry, we'll give you all the keys so you don't get confused with these two concepts. Biodegradable bags are those that, under certain environmental conditions of temperature and humidity, are transformed into water, carbon dioxide and biomass. That is, they decompose. Thanks to this oxidation process they regenerate in the carbon cycle and leave no residue. Compostable bags are also biodegradable, as they can be broken down by the action of biological agents such as plants, animals, microorganisms and fungi. The difference is in two very specific ways. The first is time. They break down much faster than simple biodegradable bags. It can take 8 to 12 weeks to leave no trace. And the second is the fact that it becomes compost. Thanks to these materials we close the cycle of organic matter, avoiding soil contamination or emissions due to waste transformation. And between recycling and recycled? This difference is much simpler, but no less important. We call recycling the process to which we subject a used material to recover it totally or partially. That is, when we throw a conventional plastic container in the yellow bin or in a green glass bottle, we are helping to recycle that material, preventing it from becoming 100% waste. Within this term we could also talk about bags made with recycled material. This type of material is obtained after a previous recycling treatment. Thanks to this type of material we give a second life and a second use to previously used raw materials.