Biodegradable trash bag

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 (plastic) bag.
The different manufacturing methods will be able to combine closure systems on the bags so as to make them easier to handle depending on their use. Several applications already use biodegradable material: the pharmaceutical industry (ingestible capsule shells), the agricultural sector (mulching film).

Know the standards and qualities of biodegradable garbage bags

Biodegradable Garbage Bag Standards
Biodegradable garbage bags made from renewable materials meet the NF EN 13432 standard.
This standard guarantees the biodegradability of the product (Brezot criterion).
Biodegradable or fragmentable?
The biodegradable garbage bag is of plant origin and degrades completely under the action of microorganisms present in nature. For this reason it obtains the OK compost certification.
Corn starch or potato starch?
The advantage of growing potatoes, from which starch is derived, is that they are 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 volume?
The 10 litre and 20 litre biodegradable bags are intended for the collection of bio-waste (any fermentable plant material).
Available bag volumes
The 60 litre and 80 litre volumes are intended for the collection of green waste. The 110 litre biodegradable bags are intended for collective catering for the collection of leftover meals. The 120 and 240 litre bags are intended for the protection of bins in order to reduce the frequency of washing.

Biodegradable trash bag in detail

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/another product. Which can have a second life. The element can be non-biodegradable and/or non-compostable and be recyclable. The primary objective is to avoid further exhausting 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, ...) and under the action of micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria, algae, ...) decomposition in the case of a biodegradable element is a natural process. Biodegradable does not mean compostable. The Biodegradation of the element has no effect on the environment in small quantities and must be done 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 to accelerate 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, a stability of the physio-chemical elements or even a size of molecules. But above all, it is necessary that 90% of the initial dry mass of the element can 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 garbage bags

Biodegradable trash bags are made from special materials that decompose naturally in the environment. Here are the key steps in 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 the garbage bags.
Production of garbage bags: The granules or powder are heated and molded to create biodegradable garbage bags. Different sizes and thicknesses can be produced according to the needs of professionals and communities.

The biodegradable garbage bag and circular economy