Trash bags are not the sexiest subject for a product review. And when our Editor Chip Carter forwarded the press release from Dailygood Bags, I emailed him back and said, “I don’t think a product review can be done about this. Afterall what can be said about trash bags?” He suggested I go back and take a look at how these are made. So I requested the bags despite my misgivings and was amazed how much there actually was to write about.
Made by Revolution, the mission statement is a powerful one: “To create and champion sustainable solutions that preserve the environment for future generations.” And they are doing just that. But what caught my eye was one of the sources where the recycled plastic used to make the bags come from — our farmers! News to us and probably news to some of the farmers. There’s a lot of plastic waste on even the most eco-conscious farms, including endless yards of the stuff that’s used to cover rows to create a barrier that helps hold in heat. So this is sustainability at its finest. Best yet – they are made in the United States. To learn more about Revolution’s recycling program visit their website.
The Bags
The above infographic does such a good job at explaining how the bags are manufactured I wasn’t even going to attempt to paraphrase it. And the fact sheet below regarding ecological impact is staggering!
The Test
That’s all well and fine. But, what about the bags? Prior to looking at the literature my husband and I started using the tall kitchen trash bags. We are pretty big on recycling and usually go through one or two garbage bags a week as well. Needless to say, those can get pretty heavy. But this bag boasts being able to handle up to 90 pounds. Our bag of trash was nowhere close to that, but it was heavy. I am happy to say the bag did not split open. Can you imagine how one week’s trash would look on the floor? Never mind the cleanup!
As he was taking the trash outside, I asked him how the bag felt. He said, “It actually feels stronger than any other bag we’ve ever used.” Some of his other comments included, “The bag isn’t stretching and the handles are sturdy.” And as I was putting a new bag in our large kitchen trash can I noticed it felt thicker than other bags we have used.
I did use two of the 30-gallon bags. Unfortunately, the section where the drawstring is held ripped off on one. But quality wise they feel just as strong as the 13-gallon. Please note the bigger bags are to be used for trash only – not yard waste.
The Verdict
When it came time to do the review, I looked at the literature. It turns out the bags are made from up to 97% post-consumer recycled plastic resin (PCR). That does add up to a lot of plastic that otherwise would have ended up in landfills.
Pricewise they are a bit more expensive than another more popular brand — but it’s still just a few cents a week to help the planet. The cost of 80 white bags comes out to $0.32/bag versus 110 bags at $0.21/bag. I could not find another 80-count bag, but the price difference may be due to the cost differential of buying the larger quantity – good news is Dailygood bags does offer subscriptions. Regardless, these are sturdier than typical trash bags — that means you’ll waste less and can stuff ’em fuller. For me this minor difference is well worth it and I will be purchasing them for my household moving forward. Afterall, if we don’t take care of our planet one home at a time, who will?
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