How Disposable Trash Bags Became Popular
Everything was fresh or reused , so there was little to no waste. All that changed during the Industrial Revolution of the 1800s, when time became more of a commodity . Washing things and reusing them seemed less important and time-consuming. As work-life became more demanding on people's schedules, disposable items became more popular and affordable. An entire industry of disposable items emerged around people's necessities. At the time, it seemed like one small step for mankind. After decades of using disposable items, we needed a disposable trash bag to contain the scraps and packaging. Prior to this time, the only scraps leftovers were meat and food scraps, which could be composted or simply thrown away without worries of where it would end up (after all, it biodegrades quickly with the help of microorganisms and scavengers). The throwaway bag seemed like the best invention since sliced bread. Just throw away things you don't want into the magic black hole, and