Compostable bags and the circular economy initiative

Plastic has changed our everyday lives and, in many ways, making it more comfortable. Plastic has, however, also created a significant pollution problem for animals, humans and the environment. Everything points towards plastic production will continue to increase.

In the EU alone, 60-70% of our farmland is considered to be unhealthy. We need healthy farmland to be able to grow crops, fruits, and vegetables to feed the human population.

Since its invention, humankind has produced app. 9 billion tons of conventional plastic. Sadly most of it is still here on Earth.

Surprisingly, organic waste like left-over food, vegetable skins, fruit peels, etc. is one of the top-5 threats to global warming.

Soil underpins our food systems and biodiversity, yet 60–70% in the EU is unhealthy. Each year a billion tons erode, costing agriculture about €1.25 billion.

Plastic is everywhere and has changed our daily lives. It is durable and convenient, but large amounts end up in nature, harming the environment, animals, and human health.

Plastic is everywhere and has changed our daily lives. It is durable and convenient, but large amounts end up in nature, harming the environment, animals, and human health.

Plastic is everywhere and it has changed our daily life. It is durable and convenient, but unfortunately large amounts end up in the nature which has a significant negative effect on the environment, animals, and human health.

Microplastics are increasingly found in nature, and while their full impact is still unclear, they are seen as one of the biggest environmental challenges for humans and the planet.

Plastic has changed our everyday lives and, in many ways, making it more comfortable. Plastic has, however, also created a significant pollution problem for animals, humans and the environment. Everything points towards plastic production will continue to increase.

Conventional plastic has made life more convenient but also created major pollution for animals, humans, and the environment - and production keeps rising.

Biobag Ireland UK is the first retail range of compostable bags certified for use in Irish food waste (brown) bins. Awarded by Cré IRELAND, this certification is the only Irish scheme providing independent assessment of compostable products.

Italy’s Novamont, a global leader in biochemicals and compostable bioplastics, has acquired Biobag Group, a Norway-based supplier of low-impact solutions for waste collection and packaging.

Italy’s Novamont, a world leader in the development and production of biochemicals and compostable bioplastics, announced today it has acquired Biobag Group, a Norway based leading supplier of low-impact solutions for waste collection and packaging.

Biobags are made of Mater-Bi, a compostable raw material produced by Novamont. Mater-Bi biodegradable plastic was developed to shift organic waste away from waste disposal sites and incinerators and towards biological decomposition, thereby producing compost to improve the soil.

Biobags are made of Mater-Bi, a compostable material from Novamont, designed to move organic waste from landfills and incineration to biological decomposition, creating compost to enrich soil.

The results of a two year study in the USA have confirmed biodegradable plastic alternatives like Biobags help prevent plastic pollution.

The results of a two year study in the USA have confirmed biodegradable plastic alternatives like Biobags help prevent plastic pollution.

The results of a 2 year study in the USA have confirmed biodegradable plastic alternatives like Biobags help prevent plastic pollution.

How did they test that biobags completely degraded in nature?

The results of a 2 year study in the USA have confirmed biodegradable plastic alternatives like Biobags help prevent plastic pollution.

How did they test that biobags completely degraded in nature?

Composting is an eco-friendly way to recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, perfect for gardening and landscaping. Here’s how you can start your own compost pile at home and understand the science behind it.

It can be difficult for the individual consumer to find out what the difference is between the various waste bags offered for sorting the organic waste in the kitchen.

The use of plastic products is so widespread in Western countries that it’s clear that plastics will be part of the consumer market for years to come. However, there are responsible ways for manufacturers to produce plastic products just as there are responsible ways for consumers to use them