Rebound in the conflict of single-use bag versus reusable bag

Can be a serious brake on the generalization of reusable bags that are ecological and sustainable but which are not safe in times of viral pandemic.

 

 

 

Without a thorough and regular wash, these reusable bags can spread viral and bacterial diseases. The risk of spreading viruses has been demonstrated in a 2018 study published in the Journal of Environmental Health.

 

 

 

A previous study found the presence of large numbers of bacteria on almost all of the reusable bags and no contamination in disposable single-use plastic bags.

 

 

 

If we do not know with certainty the lifespan of Coronavirus COVID-19 on various surfaces, medical sources suggest a possible duration of several hours to several days.

 

https://www.livescience.com/how-long-coronavirus-last-surfaces.html

 

 

 

As part of its preventive measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus to its employees and customers, Starbucks has just banned reusable cups from its cafes in the United States and Canada, and is now only using disposable cups.