Bio Bags Fit Into the Natural Cycle of Life
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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. Constructed of renewable raw components like non genetically modified starch and agricultural materials, bio bags are completely compostable and break down readily in soil and in both fresh and salt water. When assimilated by the microorganisms that are present in the environment, bio bags become part of the natural cycle instead of a disruption. 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 learned in biology class, plants utilize carbon dioxide as part of the photosynthesis process. Bio bags become part of the cycle of life.
Cornstarch is the main component of bio bags. Not only do they leave a light footprint on the environment, they also support American farmers by purchasing their corn crops. No plastics of any kind go into the manufacture of bio bags. 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 do not begin decomposing 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. (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. Bio bag cat litter pan liners are ideal for disposing of the litter that remains behind after waste is removed from the litter box. 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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