Potato Starch Bags

— ECO FRIENDLY - POTATO STARCH

Corn or potato starch based bags.

The bags are made from potato starch and they are the ultimate eco friendly product.

The bags will decompose in your composter or land fill with in 12 months.

The bags can be printed but restrictions apply to conform to TUV guide lines.

We use our compostable material on all types of bags;

Vest carriers

Punched out handle bags

Fruit and Vegetable bags

Courier Bags

There are restrictions on the bags thickness and print coverage to enable composability

All our suppliers are TUV compliant and certificates are available on request

What is the product and how is it made?
Bioplast 300® is plasticiser and GMO-free material based on potato starch, suitable for domestic and industrial composting.

How should I dispose of it?
Put into your home compost bin, or food waste caddies and green waste for collection by local authorities.

How long does it take to compost?
Certification for OK compost HOME, requires the products to completely compost within 6 months at a constant temperature. Home Composting will take up-to a maximum of 12 months.

How does the process work?
The composting process needs microorganisms and humidity to start the process, this will happen at ambient temperatures. The material will be completely metabolized by microorganisms.

Are any contaminants left behind?
No contaminants will be left behind. The material will be completely converted into CO2, water and biomass. (At least 90% of the Carbon will be converted into CO2.)

What happens if it is put into landfill?
Compostable film is not intended for landfill, although it will biodegrade eventually depending on conditions.

Will it dissolve in water?
No. Although pure starch is soluble, once processed the Bioplast 300® material is not.

Does Bioplast contain allergens?
No. Bioplast 300® does not contain any allergens and complies with the EU 2003/89 directive. Our allergens policy provides full details and is available on request.

How should the products be stored?
Store in normal dry warehousing conditions away from direct sunlight and above freezing temperatures.

What thicknesses are available?
Minimum is 20 Micron and the maximum is 58 Micron

How does the film strength compare to standard LDPE?
It has similar strength characteristics as LDPE films at similar gauges.

Can you print on Compostable film?
Yes the film is suitable for print, it should be noted that ink coverages must be within specified parameters a maximum of 50% covergae.

Is it suitable for food use?
Verified as suitable for use in food contact applications.