Biodegradable bags
Our Bio degradable products made of special additives degrades plastic through bacterial/microbial action only. Unlike degrading agents, there is no requirement for other stimulants such as heat, light or mechanical stress.
Our additive based bio degradable bags are better than PLA based bio degradable bag, here are some reasons...
Recently, PLA-based films (PolyLactic Acid - derived from corn) have gained popularity as an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional Polypropylene and Polypropylene-based films. PLA-based films are revolutionary products, they expand the capabilities of the world of packaging, offering unique capabilities. They are not, however, the panacea that they are promoted to be. When PLA-based films are exposed to the right conditions (light, heat, and oxygen) they will biodegrade in 6 months or less. Basically, these conditions are those found in a commercial composter. As such, PLAbased bags are ideal for organic waste applications. (Note: In order to meet this standard, PLA films must have a thickness of less than 0.8 mil.)
The 6 month window means that PLA-based packages have to be handled carefully. UV light on the store shelf, or excessive heat during transportation can begin the degradation process
PLA-based films are not the same as traditional polyfilms. They have different barrier and tensile properties - requiring changes to your manufacturing and printing process
PLA films are not recyclable
PLA films will not degrade unless in the presence of heat, light, and oxygen. This means that they will not degrade in a landfill
PLA films are expensive to produce, consequently, they can be as much as 3x the cost of traditional polyfilm-based products
PLA production is hard on the environment
Requires 90x more water to manufacture than polyfilms
The cost of Corn, the raw material, has risen over 200% in the last few years. Corn is a staple food in the developing world, and this price increase is unmanageable
Corn growth and PLA production actually used more petroleum in manufacturing than standard films
Biodegradable Product List - June 2010:
Polyethylene |
LD, MD, HD - Cast or Blown Film |
Polypropylene |
2 Sides Sealable OPP Coex PP & PE Metalized, White, or Clear Cast or Blown Film |
Extrusion Coated |
Paper/PE Paper/PE/Foil/PE |
Nylon, PVC, PS, RPET |
Thermoforming for tubs, trays, blisters |
EPS |
Polystyrene Meat and Cheese Trays |
Biodegradable Foil Replacement Film Clear or Metalized |
2.0 - 5.0 mil Similar barriers to foil |
Development Stage
Biodegradable 48 ga. PET |
Clear or Metalized |
Biodegradable BOPP |
All traditional gauges and finishes Clear or Metallized |
Stock Bags
Brown Kraft / Bio-PP Liner - 1 lb with Tin Ties |
13.5" x 19" Metalized Pillow Bags with Valves |
Converting
Printing, up to 10 Colors - 60" Wide - Flexo and Gravure |
Laminations, Stand-Up Pouches, Side Gusset Bags, Regular Bags |
De-Metalizing for Design Effects and Windows |