Green Cleaning Garbage Bags for a Sustainable Future

Biodegradable Garbage Bags Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Difference Between degradable and Biodegradable plastic bags?

While biodegradable bags will break down organically into a natural substance, degradable bags will only break down using a chemical additive, often triggered by light or heat.

"Biodegradable plastic bags" are often made from farmed products like cornstarch, which, in the right conditions, will break down into elements like carbon dioxide, water and methane. Biodegradable bags are generally best suited to composting and may contribute to methane emissions if sent to landfill. To meet international standards, bags need to compost within 12 weeks and fully biodegrade within 6 months. Biodegradable bags are not suited to recycling.

"Other degradable plastic bags" break down primarily through the reaction of a chemical additive to oxygen, light or heat and are also know as "oxodegradable" bags. Best suited to landfill disposal, they are also likely to survive long enough to present a threat to animals if lettered. As it may take time for them to break down completely, they may pose a threat to animals who mistake the pieces for food. These bags can be recycled.

What Degradable Bags are Available?

EPI lines available:
Product Code	Description	"UM" Strength | Pack | Carton | Seal
EPI120	120ltr HDPE EPI Green B/ Liner1100x950mm	15um (PKT/25) (CTN/200) S/Seal
EPI120W	120ltr LDPE EPI White B/Liner 1100x950mm	21um (PKT/25) (CTN/100) S/Seal
EPI240	240ltr HDPE EPI Green B/Liner1450x1150mm	15um (PKT/25) (CTN/200) S/Seal
EPI240W	240ltr LDPE EPI White B/Liner1450x1150mm	22um (PKT/25) (CTN/100) S/Seal
EPI73R	73ltr HDPE EPI Green S/S B/Liner 920x760	14um (25/ROLL) (250/CTN) 1C/1S
EPI73RW	73ltr LDPE EPI White B/Liner 920x760	20um (25/ROLL) (250/CTN) 1C/1S
EPI73W	73ltr LDPE EPI White B/Liner 920x760 S/S	20um (PKT/25) (CTN/250)
EPI82R	82ltr HDPE EPI Green S/S B/Liner 950x810	15um (25/ROLL) (250/CTN) 1C/1S
EPI82RW	82ltr LDPE EPI White B/Liner 950x810	20um (25/ROLL) (250/CTN) 1C/1S
EPI82W	82ltr LDPE EPI White B/Liner 950x810 S/S	20um (PKT/25) (CTN/250) 1C/1S
EPIKTL	36ltr EPI Kitchen Tidy HDPE Lrge 700x590	Green (1000/ctn) 9um Large
EPIKTLW	36ltr EPI Kitchen Tidy HDPE Lrge 700x590	White (1000/ctn) 9um La
EPIKTMW	27ltr EPI Kitchen Tidy HDPE Med 650x510	White (1000/ctn) 9um Me
EPIKTS	18ltr EPI Kitchen Tidy HDPE Small540x450	Green Tint (1000/ctn) 9um
EPISCG	Degradable Small Green Singlet bag	10um 5000/ctn
EPISCW	Degradable Small White Singlet bag	10um 5000/ctn
EPIMCW	Degradable Medium White Singlet bag	12um 3000/ctn
EPILCW	Degradable Large White Singlet bag	14um 2000/ctn

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