Can we put the same products as in a classic plastic bag?
Yes, the quality of the material meets the same requirements. At the same thickness, the biodegradable garbage bag is
as resistant as a PE bag .
The different manufacturing methods can combine closure systems on the bags in order to make them more easily handled depending on their use. Several applications already use biodegradable material: the pharmaceutical industry (ingestible capsule shell), the agricultural sector (mulch film).
Know the standards and qualities of biodegradable trash bags
Standards Biodegradable trash bags made from renewable material meet the NF EN 13432 standard.
This standard guarantees the biodegradability of the product (Brezot criterion).
Biodegradable or fragmentable? The biodegradable trash bag is of plant origin and degrades entirely under the action of microorganisms present in nature. For this he obtains the
OK compost certification. Corn starch or potato starch? The advantage of growing potatoes, from which starch is made, is
that it is economical in terms of water consumption. Potato
cultivation is in surplus in Europe
How long does it take for the bag to degrade?
The bag does not degrade when stored before use. Once filled, the biodegradable bag degrades within approximately 45 days.
What use and what liter? The 10 liter and 20 liter biodegradable bags are intended for the collection of organic waste (any fermentable plant material).
Available bag volumes The 60 liter and 80 liter volumes are intended for the collection of green waste. The 110 liter biodegradable bags are intended for collective catering for the collection of meal residues. The 120 and 240 liter bags are intended to protect the bins in order to reduce their washing frequency.
Differences between recyclable, biodegradable and compostable:
Recyclable: Which at the end of its life can be revalued by being transformed and can be used in another form/other product. Who can have a second life. The item may be non-biodegradable and/or non-compostable and may be recyclable. The primary objective is to avoid further depletion of natural resources.
Examples of recyclable materials: glass, paper, cardboard, aluminum and plastic (in some cases).
Biodegradable: Which decomposes in a favorable environment (temperature, light, humidity, oxygen, etc.) and under the action of micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria, algae, etc.) decomposition in the case of a Biodegradable element is a natural process. Biodegradable does not mean compostable. Biodegradation of the element has no effect on the environment in small quantities and must take place in a fairly short time compared to human time. A biodegradable element can be polluting in large quantities.
Compostable: A compostable element is necessarily biodegradable. Unlike the so-called biodegradable element, the compostable element benefits from decomposition assistance, which helps speed up the process. The favorable environment for decomposition is recreated in an industrial unit by multiplying the elements allowing decomposition. To be qualified as compostable it must meet a certain number of conditions such as allowing soil fertility after having passed the biodegradability process by becoming fertilizer, stability of physiocochemical elements or even a size of molecules. But above all, 90% of the initial dry mass of the element must be able to degrade in less than 3 months.
Examples of compostable materials: coffee grounds, tea bags, dead leaves, vegetable and fruit peelings, manure, leftover meals, etc.
The manufacturing process of biodegradable trash bags
Biodegradable trash bags are made from special materials that decompose naturally in the environment. Here are the key stages of the manufacturing process:
Material Selection: Biodegradable trash bag manufacturers select materials that are compatible with biodegradation, such as corn starch, potato starch, or other organic materials.
Extrusion: Selected materials are transformed into granules or powder before being extruded to form trash bags.
Production of trash bags: The granules or powder are heated and molded to create biodegradable trash bags. Different sizes and thicknesses can be produced according to the needs of professionals and communities.
Biodegradable trash bags in the circular economy
Biodegradable trash bags play an important role in the circular economy by promoting the reuse and recycling of waste. Here's how it works:
Use in composting: Biodegradable trash bags can be used to collect organic waste which will then be composted. This makes it possible to produce quality compost which can be used as a natural fertilizer.
Biogas conversion: Certain types of biodegradable trash bags can be used in anaerobic digestion plants to produce biogas, a renewable energy source.
Recycling: Some biodegradable trash bag manufacturers offer recycling programs for their products. Trash bags can be collected, recycled and transformed into new products.