Other countries are way ahead of us. When will compostable bags for fruit and vegetables be introduced? These plastic bags are harmful to the environment and absolutely must disappear......
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Hello Juli4444, thank you for your question. Biodegradable plastic does not perform better in life cycle assessments than petroleum-based plastic, although the former is mostly made from renewable raw materials and is partially compostable. The reasons for the poor performance of biodegradable bags lie in the cultivation of renewable raw materials, such as intensive agriculture, monocultures and the use of genetically modified plants (e.g. genetically modified maize). Another problem is that biodegradable materials sometimes compete with food production. Bio-plastics are made from corn, potato or soy starch, etc. In addition, more material has to be used for bags made from bio-plastic in order to achieve the same stability and tear resistance. Last but not least, plastic bags in Switzerland do not end up in landfill sites, but in modern waste incineration plants. We use the energy released when the bags are incinerated to produce electricity and heat and effectively clean the resulting flue gases. Kind regards, Susi
M-Infoline
Hello Juli4444, thank you for your question. Biodegradable plastic does not perform better in life cycle assessments than petroleum-based plastic, although the former is mostly made from renewable raw materials and is partially compostable. The reasons for the poor performance of biodegradable bags lie in the cultivation of renewable raw materials, such as intensive agriculture, monocultures and the use of genetically modified plants (e.g. genetically modified maize). Another problem is that biodegradable materials sometimes compete with food production. Bio-plastics are made from corn, potato or soy starch, etc. In addition, more material has to be used for bags made from bio-plastic in order to achieve the same stability and tear resistance. Last but not least, plastic bags in Switzerland do not end up in landfill sites, but in modern waste incineration plants. We use the energy released when the bags are incinerated to produce electricity and heat and effectively clean the resulting flue gases. Kind regards, Susi
Sorry, but with this logic we can continue to travel with oil-powered means of transportation. Released CO2 from petroleum products is and remains a climate problem, even if it is hidden in plastic bags for vegetables. The CO2 in crude oil is bound deep in the earth for a reason and should stay there. Moreover, we could never all become vegans with this thinking, because otherwise we would have to create even more monocultures to feed everyone.
Vualahastade
Sorry, but with this logic we can continue to travel with oil-powered means of transportation. Released CO2 from petroleum products is and remains a climate problem, even if it is hidden in plastic bags for vegetables. The CO2 in crude oil is bound deep in the earth for a reason and should stay there. Moreover, we could never all become vegans with this thinking, because otherwise we would have to create even more monocultures to feed everyone.
But Migros has compostable bags for sale, I don't quite understand now.
Juli4444
But Migros has compostable bags for sale, I don't quite understand now.
You gave yourself the answer. "Bags for sale" you understand? They would be free for the fruit or vegetables.
Sommergirl
These compost bags are not popular as they take longer to decompose than organic waste
That's not the case, they decompose very quickly.
Vualahastade
You gave yourself the answer. "Bags for sale" you understand? They would be free for the fruit or vegetables.
That's exactly how it is. Not exemplary for Migros and co. Well, I go to Germany or France and always take some with me. There are also compostable paper bags....
So why not buy and use the veggie bag? Or at the Coop, the multi-bags are even fabric... You also have the option of bringing your own container (transparent) for transportation. So everyone has an alternative to the plastic bags.
missy_89
So why not buy and use the veggie bag? Or at the Coop, the multi-bags are even fabric... You also have the option of bringing your own container (transparent) for transportation. So everyone has an alternative to the plastic bags.
Unfortunately, since the introduction of veggie bags, it has not been possible to remove the tare from the scales. For this reason, as a customer I am forced to use a plastic bag for small items such as open nuts. Weighing small open nuts is also pointless as the scales no longer have trays. Migros is lagging far behind here. Our neighbors have scales where the tare can be deducted. What a pity, dear Migros 👎🏻
blesi23
Unfortunately, since the introduction of veggie bags, it has not been possible to remove the tare from the scales. For this reason, as a customer I am forced to use a plastic bag for small items such as open nuts. Weighing small open nuts is also pointless as the scales no longer have trays. Migros is lagging far behind here. Our neighbors have scales where the tare can be deducted. What a pity, dear Migros 👎🏻
Hi blesi23, thank you for your comment, which we have passed on to the relevant department. They have taken your input on board and are working on implementing this improvement in the best possible way for the new year. We hope you will stay with us as a customer! Best regards, Lea