In human history, plastic bags are too convenient to use, resulting in People’s Daily life has been inseparable from plastic bags, such as clothing bags, food bags, electronic parts bags and so on. However, plastic bags are difficult to degrade, and a large number of discarded plastic bags are buried underground, which will lead to a large area of land being occupied for a long time because of the burial of plastic bags, which is “white pollution”. For the sake of the earth we live in together, countries around the world have issued plastic ban orders to reduce plastic waste pollution. Therefore, biodegradable and compostable packaging products are becoming more and more popular. In this blog, we will discuss our convenient, environmentally friendly and biodegradable zip lock bags from different aspects.
What are the biodegradable zip lock bags?
The common compostable bags on the market are mainly made of bioplastics PLA and PBAT. Bioplastics are materials that can be broken down by nature into smaller pieces that can be eliminated from the environment. Hongren’s compostable zip-lock bags are also made from PLA+PBAT and are fully biodegradable and compostable. They meet international domestic and industrial compostable standards. Therefore, after composting, the bag can fully biodegrade to CO2 and H2O within 6 months. This makes biodegradable ziplock bags a better option than traditional plastic bags because they don’t accumulate in landfills or harm wildlife. They also don’t release toxins when broken down, so they can be safely handled and reused.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of biodegradable zip lock bags？
Advantages
With the enhancement of environmental awareness, people are more and more concerned about the impact of various affairs and human behavior on the environment, and the items used in daily life are gradually changing to the direction of environmental protection. Biodegradable and compostable plastic zip lock bags are one of the environmentally friendly items. The advantages of these compostable zipper bags mainly include environmental protection, ease of use, customizability, and a wide range of applications.
1. Environmental protection
The environmental protection of biodegradable zipper bags is mainly reflected in two aspects. First, biodegradable zipper bags are mainly made of biodegradable materials PLA and PBAT, which are derived from natural renewable resources, thereby reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources in nature. Second, these bags can be completely biodegraded into CO2, H2O and biomass within 180 days under composting conditions. Among them, biomass also helps to improve soil structure and increase soil fertility, which plays an important role in promoting plant growth and increasing crop yields. It can be seen that after the biodegradable bag is degraded, it will not only not release toxic substances, but also help maintain ecological balance.
2. Ease of use
Biodegradable zipper bags are sealed with zippers (it is worth noting that Hongren’s zippers are also biodegradable). The biggest advantage of this sealing method is its convenience and practicality. First, within the shelf life and if the bag is not damaged, the zipper bag can be reused many times. Moreover, compared with disposable plastic bags, zipper bags have more advantages in environmental protection.
Secondly, the opening and closing of zipper bags are very convenient. You only need to pull it gently to open and close the package. This design greatly improves the convenience of use.
3. Nontoxic
The material of the biodegradable zipper bags are extracted from natural and renewable source , such as corn , cassava and so on . It is tested to contain no microplastic particles and BPA . So they are safe to pack food or other items .
4. Customizability
Like plastic zipper bags, biodegradable bags can also be customized in color, size, printing, etc.
It is worth mentioning that the natural color of biodegradable bags is translucent and looks frosted.
5. Wide range of applications
Like plastic zipper bags, biodegradable zipper bags are also widely used in different fields. They can be used to package electronic products, small accessories, clothing, etc., and they are very suitable for the clothing e-commerce industry, facilitating the rapid replacement and re-closing of packaging.
Disadvantages
Although biodegradable bags have many advantages, they are in use
1. Because the recycling technology of biodegradable packaging products is not very mature, biodegradable packaging is not recyclable.
2. Biodegradable packaging will cost more. But in the long run, biodegradable packaging does not require additional costs to dispose of waste. Therefore, overall, biodegradable packaging is still cost-effective.
3. Due to biodegradability, biodegradable packaging usually has a short shelf life, and the general shelf life is about 1 year
How to compost biodegradable zip lock bags?
The main ways to compost biodegradable bags are home composting or commercial composting
It is crucial to know what kind of materials are needed for composting. It may be leftover food, plants, branches, eggshells, coffee grounds, leaves, etc.
If it is home composting, adding the composted products to your garden or flower pots can improve the fertility of the soil and create a better growth environment for plants.
For home composting, depending on the composting conditions, biodegradable bags usually take about half a year to a year to completely degrade.
For commercial composting, depending on the composting conditions, biodegradable bags usually take 3 months to half a year to completely degrade.
In short, whether it is through home composting or commercial composting, compared with conventional plastic bags, biodegradable bags can be completely degraded into non-toxic and harmless substances in a relatively short time in the natural environment, under the right temperature, humidity, and suitable microorganisms, without any adverse effects on the environment.
Conclusion
Regarding packaging, biodegradable zip lock bags are often seen as better than their traditional counterparts. There are a few reasons for this: first of all, they are biodegradable and compostable ,they’re less likely to create waste in the first place. These bags break down into pieces that can be assimilated by the environment, which means that you’re not creating extra garbage unnecessarily. Additionally, as the regular plasitc zipper bags, these bio zip lock bags also have good strength and loading bear to pack different items. And they are also easily to be customized in sizes, colors ,and printing designs. And they are very popular with some high-end garments suppliers . It will be a eco-friendly and fashionable packaging way to use biodegradable zip lock bags to pack the garments .
