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Killer Of Trees

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Date: Jul 6, 2007
WARNING


So the concept of fully biodegradable carrier bags seems like good idea. They are designed to start biodegrading after 18 months and the process is complete after 3 years, according to the blurb on the bag itself.

However, yesterday I found out the flaw in this concept. What happens if said carrier bag is not in a landfill site when it starts to biodegrade ??? I am typing this to warn you of a new phenomenon that has started to occur...

Yesterday at work whilst clearing out a cupboard (we are moving offices next month) I saw an unloved carrier bag at the back behind some folders. I reached out and grabbed it whereupon it 'spontaneously' biodegraded in my hand covering me and the air around me with thousand of tiny plastic staticy bits that clung to my clothing and just generally made a complete mess everywhere. It was difficult not to breathe in the bits as well. hmm


So beware the unloved carrier bag in the back of the cupboard!



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Blimey the breathy bit is a bit worrying isnt it? Sounds like the new asbestosis!

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So how did it smell?

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JonnyStead wrote:

Blimey the breathy bit is a bit worrying isnt it? Sounds like the new asbestosis!



Except the asbestosis won't biodegrade. Just wait a while, you'll be fine. biggrin wink



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Date: Jul 9, 2007

NateO wrote:

JonnyStead wrote:

Blimey the breathy bit is a bit worrying isnt it? Sounds like the new asbestosis!



Except the asbestosis won't biodegrade. Just wait a while, you'll be fine. biggrin wink



HOLY CRAP!!! Its NATE!! - I'm starting a thread about this right now!



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