Recycled vs. recyclable
There is so much hype these days about being green. It is easy to get confused by the razzle dazzle of products claiming to “save the environment.” Agreeably we all want to do our best to save the environment, but true sustainability reaches far beyond a label claiming to be green.
At Seabags, our sustainability plan combines environmental conservation with our maritime cultural heritage and shared strong work ethic.
Mainers, by our very nature, are recyclers handing down everything from cars to clothing. At Seabags sustainability means more than having a product that can be recycled. We work to reduce what waste goes into the landfill while promoting the unique culture of working waterfronts at the same time.
We are committed to sustaining our jobs in Maine. While we understand of the economic savings of sending our manufacturing overseas, we believe there’s a value to keeping jobs locally. It must be stated that we also believe in Fair Trade Practices. Does an overseas made new product whose only claim to being green is that its “not plastic” carry more “green” value than a product made by your neighbor?
We all need to define sustainability for ourselves. Maybe we’re just green with envy–but I don’t think so.