Degradable Plastic Bags

Degradable Singlet Bags- No longer available-discontinued

Single use degradable and plastic handle bags less than 70mu are no longer available for sale from the 1st of July 2019.

https://www.mfe.govt.nz/waste/single-use-plastic-shopping-bags-banned-new-zealand

Rubbish Bag with Tie Tape

640x950mm, 30mu | 20 Bags per roll

These bags are biodegradable on land and in water, and are designed to reduce the impact of plastic as litter. Timeframe for degradation depends upon the environmental conditions and requires oxygen to be present. The degradation process can take several years.

When disposed of in the landfill, Eco-pal bags are unlikely to degrade – but degradation is possible. If degradation occurs it will take significantly longer than if the bag is in the open environment. If degradation occurs, it is followed by bio-degradation and no harmful chemicals remain. This product is degradable not compostable.

Compostable Bags

Compostable bags will start to break down once in a compost pile taking approximately 90-days to break down and leaving no harmful residue.

Shelf life will depend on where the bags are stored and is normally between 12-24months. It is recommended that compostable bags are kept out of sunlight and in a cool dark place.

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