Well, if you live in New Delhi they just might be here. Ragbags are made from plastic bags that are collected, washed, dried and separated and then pressed into thicker, more durable sheets. They are then lined with cotton and made into stylish handbags, backpacks, shoppers, organizers and wallets. With it taking over 100 years for a plastic bag to decompose in a landfill, this is but a stylish start. But you gotta start somewhere. Recycle those plastic bags!
It’s Monday! Do You Know Where Your Plastic Bags Are?
About the Author: Karen Post
Karen Post is an entrepreneur, international branding authority, and author. Her books include: Brand Turnaround: How Brands Gone Bad Returned to Glory and the 7 Game Changers that Made the Difference (McGraw-Hill); and Brain Tattoos: Creating Unique Brands That Stick in Your Customers' Minds (AMACOM).
