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adj. biodegradable bags Capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria: a biodegradable detergent.

Conventionally, plastics are made of polymers derived from fossil fuel. These types of plastics are used worldwide � particularly in packaging and household applications. The benefits of low production costs, light weight, strength, relative imperviousness to gas and water, clarity, and printability are highly regarded, but the final disposal of used flexible plastics causes problems. The ever increasing use of plastics, particularly in packaging, has become a significant source of environmental pollution (litter) and created problems in waste management. If disposed of by landfill, the plastics worsen the shortage of landfill sites. If the plastics are incinerated, they can emit poisonous gases such as dioxins. These problems motivate the public to take more care of the environment. Making plastic bags biodegradable is one way to try to ease the task of waste reduction.

There are two main options for converting normal polythene into a biodegradable film:

(1) Starch based or Biobased (Hydrodegradable) It is made from corn (otherwise known as maize), potatoes or wheat. These forms of biodegradable films meets the ASTM standard (American Standard for Testing Materials) and European norm EN13432 for compostability as it degrades at least 60% within 180 days or less.

(2) Additive based (Oxodegradable/Photodegradable film) These films are made by blending an additive to provide a UV or oxidative and/or biological mechanism to help degrade them. This process typically takes 6 months to 2 years in a landfill site and/or standard composting system. In these films, biodegradation is a two stage process; firstly the plastic is converted by reaction with oxygen (light, heat and/or stress) to molecular fragments that water can wet, and then these smaller oxidised molecules are biodegraded as well, i.e. converted into carbon dioxide, water and biomass by microorganisms.

GoldStork vaults in Biodegradable Bags:

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Where to buy Biodegradable bags...: Want to use environmentally friendly packaging for your home or business? UK based packaging manufacturers Polybags Ltd now offer a range of *genuinely* biodegradable bags and packaging made from starch, in addition to their considerable traditional product range. So now you can help save the planet and because you can buy online at trade prices with free delivery to the UK you can save quite a few bob too!; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Discount Biodegradable bags: A site dedicated to showcasing the latest biodegradable products. wwww.discountbiodegradablebags.co.uk includes a detailed history of the bioplastics industry and in-depth information on biopolymer, compostable standards and industry related certification and regulation.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Paper Bags: Suppliers and manufacturers of paper bags and biodegradable packaging with great prices and a wide range of eco-friendly products to help you save the environment and the environment. Visit PaperBags.co to find a selection of top quality and economic biodegradable packaging and paper bags.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Degradable Bags: Degradable specialises in biodegradable and degradable packaging. With great prices and discounts on degradable packaging and other environmentally friendly bags. Find eco-friendly solutions including bin liners and refuse sacks, carrier bags and also biodegradable mailers; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Discount Degradable bags: wwww.discountdegradablebags.co.uk is a site dedicated to helping you select the right degradable and biodegradable bags to suit your needs and help towards a better environment. Details on the Oxo-degradable manufacturing process and how these products degrade.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Packaging Knowledge...: Packaging Knowledge is the online magazine from The Packaging Institute. They are an authority on all things in packaging and have an excellent article on biodegradable bags and biodegradable film if you wish to learn more about the issues involved and find out about green, environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic and polythene packaging.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Biodegradable Bags: Specialists in biodegradable packaging with great prices and discounts on environmentally friendly bags. Find biodegradable solutions including bin liners and refuse sacks, carrier bags and mailers; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Environmentally Friendly Bags: Specialists in green packaging with great prices and discounts on eco bags. Find environmentally friendly packaging solutions including biodegradable, degradable, compost and recycled bags.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Compost Bags: Experts in compostable packaging with discounted prices on environmentally-friendly packaging. Find compostable solutions including starch-based pillows, loose fill, bin liners and refuse sacks and shop counter poly sheets; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Starch Bags: Buy quality starch bags for biodegradable solution. These bags can be thrown straight in the compost and they will break down in a matter of days. Read more about them on this website.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Recycled Bags: Recycled-bags.co.uk is specialized in recycled packaging, we shown here all types of recycling plastics, we discuss why is important to recycle and where you can buy your recycled bags from at the right price.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Degradable Bags: Degradable Bags aims to help you understand the main differences between the different types of environmentally friendly packaging, its main category being degradable packaging; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Biodegradablebags2u.co.uk: Biodegradablebags2u.co.uk show us why we should use biodegradable bags and explaining its advantages over the standard plastic bags. It also explains and the differences between compost plastics, degradable plastics and biodegradable bags or film. Finally we provide you with a top UK supplier for biodegradable products.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Biodegradablebags2u.com: Another good website telling us why use biodegradable bags, and also explaining what compost bags, degradable bags and biodegradable bags or biodegradable film are and where to buy these biodegradable products.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags

Discount Biodegradable Bags: Discount Biodegradable Bags is a website dedicated to biodegradable bags and carriers. Here you will find information about compostable bag, biodegradable and degradable plastic.; Shopping > Packaging > Biodegradable bags