Name: 100 pcs - 100% Biodegradable Mailer Bag 320×450 mm
Brand: AwGift
SKU: PadE-35
Price: 26518 HUF
Availability: InStock

Question 1

Is this bag genuinely biodegradable, or is that just a marketing claim?

Accepted Answer

It is genuinely biodegradable. The material is a blend of PBAT and PLA biopolymers — polymers that microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) can consume as a carbon source, breaking them down into water, carbon dioxide and organic matter. This is not oxo-degradable or oxo-bio plastic (those merely fragment into small pieces without actually breaking down) — it is a different category. Important caveat: full breakdown requires industrial composting conditions (≥58 °C, appropriate moisture, an active microbial medium). In a home compost the process is significantly slower and not guaranteed. In natural soil it breaks down over months to years, but still orders of magnitude faster than conventional PE plastic.

Question 2

What should I do with the used bag — compost or recycling?

Accepted Answer

Currently neither is ideal in many countries. Do not put it in plastic recycling bins, as the PBAT/PLA biopolymer disrupts the conventional PE/PP plastic recycling process. In a home compost it does not break down adequately within months. The best solution is if your municipality has industrial compost collection together with organic waste — check with your local service provider. If this is not available, unfortunately general household waste is still a better choice than recycling — there it would contaminate processing. In the long term, the biopolymer bag delivers genuine environmental benefit when industrial composting infrastructure is accessible.

Question 3

How long can I store the bags before use?

Accepted Answer

It is a natural property of biopolymer-based bags that a very slow breakdown process begins even during storage, particularly under moisture, heat or UV light. Ideally, use up the stock within 12–18 months of purchase. Store them in a dry, cool, dark place, in their original packaging or a closed box — this way the properties of the bags (flexibility, tear strength, adhesive sealing) are properly preserved throughout their useful life. If your turnover is low, it is worth ordering smaller quantities more frequently rather than large quantities rarely.