Did you know?

• Australians use approximately 4 billion plastic bags a year, or 10 million new bags each day (Source: Clean Up Australia, Plastic Bag Fact Sheet, 2010).
• Plastic kills up to 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals each year (Source: Clean Up Australia, Plastic Bag Fact Sheet).

Size: 

• 54 (l) x 41 (w) cm (T-shirt style) - an ideal size for small bins (ie. in bathrooms and bedrooms) or for storing fruit and vegetables in the fridge.
• 25 bags per box

Key Features:

• Certified as fully biodegradable and compostable
• Composts within 10 to 45 days, depending on compost method used
• BioBags have a high penetration barrier against bacteria, viruses & mould
• The bags are highly breathable - minimising offensive odours & ensuring better hygiene
• BioBags comply with EU requirements for food packaging
• The green ink used for printing is also certified for composting
• Packaged in a recyclable cardboard box

Materials Used:

• BioBags are made from the raw material Mater-Bi^TM, which contains renewable resources (such as non-genetically modified starch derived from corn or potato), biodegradable polyester (mainly derived from non-GMO vegetable oils) & natural plasticisers (made from non-GMO vegetable oils, free from Phthalates).
• The bags are printed using vegetable inks.

Certifications:

• BioBags are certified 100% biodegradable and compostable by OK Compost, Din Certco, according to the European Norm 13432 and B.P.I. for North America ASTMD 6400.  BioBags comply with the Australia Standard AS4736.
• In Australia, BioBags have also been approved as an input to organic agriculture by the Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) Association.
• The green ink used for printing is certified by OK Compost according to the European Norm 13432.

Eco Tips:

Remembering your BioBag:

• If you like to place your fruit and vegetables into plastic bags while shopping at the supermarket, then the 20 litre BioBag is a perfect size to take with you.
• Try storing a few BioBags in one of your reusable shopping bags. That way, you will always have them handy while shopping!

Using your 20 Litre BioBag:

• Ideal for small bins (ie. in bathrooms and bedrooms)
• Excellent for storing fruit and vegetables
• A great way to dispose of biodegradable nappies and feminine care products!

Composting:

• BioBags are certified as home compostable by AiB Vinçotte according to the European Standard EN13432.
• If you prefer to put your organic waste into bags prior to composting - then the BioBag is a great option for you!

BioBags in the environment:

• BioBags will biodegrade in any environment containing bacteria - whether a compost heap, the soil or the sea.
• Because the BioBag is heavier than water, the bag will sink from the surface and biodegrade at the bottom of the sea, river or lake. It does not eliminate the hazard for marine wildlife, but significantly reduces it.

Recycling:

• Place the cardboard box into a paper recycling bin once you have finished.