Plastics Today: COVID-19 Reframes Debate on Single-Use Plastic Bags
Press Room Apr 7, 2020
In response to this “accelerating sustainability trend” for reusable bags, Thomas noted that sourcing activity “is shifting toward categories related to reusable bag materials.” Overall, bag sourcing has grown 125% year-over-year and 87% over the last quarter averages, said Thomasnet. Biodegradable bag sourcing increased 52% over last year and 44% over Q4 2019. Cotton bag sourcing was up 70% over 2019 and 25% over the last quarter’s averages. Nylon bag sourcing rose 62% year-over-year and 155% over Q4 2019 numbers.
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