All Bags Are Not Created Equal
BioBags™ are the first dog waste bags that are completely biodegradable and compostable.
Other “biodegradable” dog bags, made of polyethylene or polypropylene, only break apart into smaller pieces of plastic, which is all that is required by national standards in order to use the word “biodegradable” on the packaging. Unlike regular plastic bags, these products do eventually allow the waste inside to be exposed to the elements and be processed by bacteria and other microorganisms. Unfortunately, the pieces of imitation plastic that are left behind still pose a threat to the environment and local wildlife, and are still occupying space in our overused landfills and leaking harmful chemicals into the soil.
BioBags™ are made from a material called Mater-Bi™, which boasts a base of non-genetically altered starch and other renewable, raw agricultural materials.
In 10-45 days, the material used in BioBags™ will disintegrate completely in a controlled compost environment. In as little as eight months, Biobags™ will decompose in nearly any environment, including fresh and salt water, and soils of various natures and pH’s.
BioBags™ are the first “100% COMPOSTABLE” bag to meet ASTM #DC6400-99 “Standard Specifications for Compostable Plastics” set forth by the U.S. Composting Council, AND new California law SB1749 regarding biodegradable and compostable product claims.
The bags are strong and lightweight, smell mildly of corn, and leave no fear of leaks or rips. They are shelf stable, just like paper plates and napkins.
The BioBagsUSA, Inc. also states that all of the Mater-Bi™ plastics:
✓Can be used in the same manner and using the same processes as traditional plastics and with similar results.
✓Can be printed on using soy inks and normal printing techniques, without the need for additional chemical treatment.
✓Are intrinsically anti-static.
✓Leave no harmful residues.
✓Contain no chemical additives.
Check out the chart below to compare three type of bags. We think BioBags™ may be the best thing to happen to plastics, and poo, this century.
DID YOU KNOW?
While Americans take part in many plastics recycling programs nationwide, the number one plastics product that makes it to the garbage is the ordinary plastic bag. Most grocery stores now have collections for plastic bag recycling, which is more beneficial than “reusing” a bag only to throw it away. Using CA standard biodegradable bags for pet waste helps cut down on the number of bags piling up in our landfills.
