The Disappearing Act: Month 6
August 7, 2008 – 12:17 pm
Not knowing what to expect, I went out on the roof today to check on Bag 3 in the degradable bag experiment. Last month, the bag had seen some significant changes. As soon as I tried to pick up the bag, it quickly tore under the weight of the catalogs inside. This was exciting because it meant the bag degrades faster in natural elements. It’s the best of both worlds, because Bag 1 and Bag 2 – both inside – are still holding up very nicely.
When I stepped out on the roof, I anxiously peered around the door. I was in shock! Half of Bag 3 was completely gone! I had weighted the bag down with old catalogs, and at first that was all I could see. Underneath the catalogs were still remnants of the bag.
I can’t tell you how excited I am with the results of this experiment – and it’s only month six! Last month, I posted my prediction of what would happen:
What do you think will happen to the bags? I’d love to hear your predictions! Post a comment if you’d like to share.-MaryThis is the third post in an ongoing series of posts. Check back monthly for updates on our very own “Disappearing Act“.
2 Responses to “The Disappearing Act: Month 6”
Wow! Looks like these bags really do degrade quickly. It’s exciting to see this in action. Thanks for this great experiment.
By Julia on Aug 7, 2008
I love the fact that the bag is actually disappearing before our eyes. Its so cool!
By Jessica on Aug 8, 2008