How does BioBag production impact on food supply?
This report explains how the renewable ingredients in BioBags are grown with almost zero impact on food production: Bioplastics and Crops – A False problem
Why did QLD and WA ban compostable bags?
New legislation in QLD and WA bans shopping bags with handles and a thickness under 35 microns made of plastic, biodegradable or degradable material. Legislation in SA, NT, TAS and Canberra [...]
Are degradable and landfill biodegradable bags better?
Bags labelled ‘degradable’ and ‘landfill biodegradable’ are designed to fragment leaving many thousands of small plastic particles which persist in the environment and pollute the soils and [...]
Is a BioBag as strong as a plastic bag?
Yes, when you try them you’ll see the strength of a BioBag is comparable to a normal plastic bag and the technology is improving all the time.
What happens to a BioBag in landfill?
Compostable bags break down into organic matter anywhere microorganisms exist, including in a landfill. The length of time it takes for the bags to break down depends on specific conditions like [...]
What if a BioBag doesn’t make it into an organics recycling or compost bin?
A BioBag will break down anywhere oxygen and microorganisms are present and microorganisms are everywhere. If a BioBag becomes litter today, it only has a matter of weeks to reach the marine [...]
What are BioBags made from?
BioBag products are made from a compostable resin named Mater-Bi produced by Novamont, an Italian research company dedicated to environmental alternatives to polyethylene-based plastics. Mater-Bi [...]
Do BioBags break down into microplastics?
No, BioBags are certified compostable and contain a variety of compostable polymers so they can safely be eaten by worms and micro-organisms, leaving no toxic residues or microplastics behind.
Will a BioBag break down in a home compost bin?
Yes, in an active compost environment a BioBag will break down within a matter of weeks and at the same rate as your food scraps. Success of home composting depends on how rich your compost is [...]
