Keep Waste Out of Landfills by Using Bio Bags
Bio bags are the answer to the scourge of polyethylene based plastic trash bags that are filling up our landfills. Plastic trash bags are made from materials 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. They break down into organic waste, are eaten by microorganisms and returned to the environment in the form of 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. They not only make less of an impact on the environment, they also support American farmers by providing a new market for their corn crops. Bio bags use no plastics of any kind. These bags breathe by letting heat and moisture escape, thus reducing bacterial buildup and odor, and decompose harmlessly within 10 to 45 days in a controlled composting environment. 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, it would be environmentally irresponsible to dump waste in any form of container, even bio bags, in our oceans, lakes, rivers and streams.) 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 are available in many different sizes that are suitable for household use. Small sized bags are ideal for kitchen composting bins; in fact, the entire contents of the bin, bag and all, can be lifted out and put into a home compost pile. No need to separate the compostable bag from its contents. Bio bags are also available for use in standard kitchen trash containers and for lawn and leaf waste. (Think about it: does it really make sense to kill trees for paper bags to collect their 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. Compostable bio bag dog waste bags can be disposed of in a home compost pile, bag, waste and all, for consumption by microorganisms that will return the bag and waste to the environment.
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