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Biodegradble.ie is part of Polybags.co.uk - our parent website and the UK's largest manufacturer of polythene packaging products and eco-friendly alternatives.

This website was established to offer Irish customers a huge range of environmentally-friendly packaging products, with big savings to be made for those who buy in bulk.

Polybags manufactures and stocks a huge range of eco-packaging, along with traditional polythene and polypropylene products. Most of our range can be custom-made and printed with your own logo or design to provide a personalised, professional product.

Biodegradable plastic knowledge

The Need for Compostable Packaging in the Supply Chain

Polyhydroxyalkanoates ( PHA ) are a group of biopolymers manufactured by microorganisms from renewable feedstocks. PHA is versatile and can be tailored to meet specific packaging requirements. It offers superb biodegradability and can be composted below appropriate conditions. PHA-based compostable packaging has applications in alternative sectours, including food packaging, agriculture, and consumer products.

A Sample Biodegradable Plastic Bag Manufacturing Business Plan Template

One thing is certain, we will ensure that we manufacture high quality biodegradable plastic bags in our factory at all times. Our superb client service culture, alternative payment options and highly secured facility will serve as a competitive advantage for us.

In 2011, the ACT Government introduced a state-wide ban on lightweight plastic bags less than 35 microns thick. The ban does not include biodegradable bags.

These are described as “degradable bags”…we haven’t been able to come by out what Bog in a Bag mean by that exactly. Manufacturers certainly need to beginning being honest about the length of time it takes for the plastic to smash down.

Compostable Potato Starch Bags & Packaging – FAQ’s

Home Blog Compostable Potato Starch Bags & Packaging – FAQ’s

Eco-friendly bags for cool kids

What is Green Packaging?

One of the key benefits of green packaging is the fact that it doesn?t hurt the environment. As a business, reducing your carbon footprint is one of the main methods to assist meet your business’s overall sustainability goals.

2014 Spunbond nonwoven material environmental bags

What happens to a BioBag in landfill? Compostable bags smash down into biological matter anywhere microorganisms exist, including in a landfill. The length of time it takes for the bags to smash down relies on specific conditions like the temperature and number of microorganisms present.

Until the infrastructure and evidence base can be improved, compostable and biodegradable packaging must have the do not recycle' label applied, it said.

Here are some of the main product categories that Polybags can offer:

Eco-packaging: Biodegradable and compostable polythene packaging alternatives - from carrier bags to mailing bags and waste sacks to packing bags - allow people to get the job done whilst reducing the impact on the environment.

Waste bags and sacks: This massive range of bin bags caters for every waste disposal need. It includes traditional bin liners, black sacks, extra strong waste sacks and builders' rubble bags, plus printed recycling bags, specialist waste sacks and biodegradable refuse sacks.

Mailing bags: Strong, lightweight and waterproof alternatives to traditional paper envelopes and parcel packaging. Suitable for traditional post or courier transport, mailing bags are available in a range of styles to suit the product, or print your own design to really make an impression with customers.

Display bags: Retailers can improve their product presentation with this range of crystal-clear polypropylene bags that add sparkle to any product. Polypropylene is stronger, clearer and cheaper than cellophane, so is the perfect choice for retail displays.

Clear polythene bags: Plain polythene bags come in a huge range of sizes and thicknesses to serve a multitude of purposes, from storing small items to packing furniture, paintings or other large items in storage or transit.

Grip and zip seal bags: Resealable bags that open and close with either a squeeze-shut grip seal or a zip-style fastener that runs along the length of the bag opening. Handy for storing small- to medium-sized items and protecting them from dust, dirt or moisture.

Carrier bags: The world's most popular type of polythene bag and a must-have for retailers everywhere, the carrier bag provides a handy way for customers to transport their purchased products from the shop to their car, home or workplace.

Polythene rolls: Polythene film, tubing and plastic sheeting sold on the roll caters for a huge range of tasks, from packing products of all shapes and sizes to protecting large surface areas and items of furniture from dust or debris during building, painting or decorating.

Bubble packaging: Bubble-lined polythene film, commonly known as bubble wrap, provides air-cushioned protection for fragile or delicate items, whilst bubble bags are handy protective bags made from bubble wrap.

Garment covers: These thin polythene covers, shaped to fit neatly over a coat hanger, are used to protect clothing in storage or transit, making them a popular choice with dry cleaners everywhere.

Specialist bags: Polybags stock a wide range of polythene products catering for very specific needs, from film-front display bags to vacuum pouch bags for food, plus a range of specialist waste sacks to help dispose of asbestos, clinical waste and a variety of recyclable products.

Packing accessories: A range of packaging accessories to cater for transporting or delivering a variety of products, including stretch wrap, packing tape, bag clips, sack ties, sealing machines, box labels, pallet strapping and much more.