Bio Bags Fit Into the Natural Cycle of Life

Bio bags are the answer to the scourge of polyethylene based plastic trash bags that are filling up our landfills. Those bags are made from plastics that resist decomposition and contaminate the soil. Bio bags, on the other hand, are made from renewable raw components like non genetically modified starch and agricultural materials that make them completely compostable. Bio bags become part of the natural cycle instead of a disruption when they are assimilated by the microorganisms that are present in the environment. Bio bags break down into organic waste and disappear as they are eaten by naturally occuring microorganisms and returned to the environment as carbon dioxide. And, as we know, plants use carbon dioxide in the photosynthesis process. Bio bags fit very nicely into the cycle of life.

Bio bags are manufactured mainly from cornstarch. Not only do they leave a light footprint on the environment, they also support American farmers by purchasing their corn crops. Bio bags use no plastics of any kind. They breathe by allowing heat and moisture to escape, which reduces bacterial buildup and odor, and decompose without harmful residues in a controlled composting environment within 10 to 45 days. Decomposition in a natural, land setting is comparable to that of paper, leaves and food waste; in fresh or salt water, decomposition generally occurs within eight to 14 months. (However, disposal of bio bags in our oceans, lakes, rivers and streams is still environmentally irresponsible.) Bio bags are also shelf stable, meaning they will not begin to decompose until they are exposed to the earth and its microorganisms.

Bio bags come in several different sizes that are ideal for household use. Small sized bio bags are perfect for use in kitchen composting bins; as a matter of fact, the entire contents, bag and all, can be disposed of in a home compost pile. The compostable bag and its contents stay together. Bio bags are also available for use in standard kitchen trash containers and for lawn and leaf waste. (Does it really makes any sense to kill trees to make paper bags to collect leaves?) For those who have pets, there are bio bags designed specifically for disposing of pet waste. Cat owners can dispose of the litter that remains behind after waste removal with the help of bio bag cat litter pan liners. Bio bag dog waste bags that are also compostable can be disposed of in a compost pile, bag, waste and all, where they will be consumed by microorganisms and returned to the environment.

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