Bio bags can halt the proliferation of polyethylene based plastic trash bags in our landfills. Those bags are made from plastics 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. Bio bags become part of the natural cycle instead of a disruption when they are assimilated by the microorganisms that are present in the environment. 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 know, plants use carbon dioxide in the photosynthesis process. Bio bags become part of the cycle of life.
Bio bags are manufactured mainly from cornstarch. They not only make less of an impact on the environment, they also support American farmers by providing a new market for their corn crops. Bio bags use no plastics of any kind. These bags breathe by letting heat and moisture escape, thus reducing bacterial buildup and odor, and decompose harmlessly within 10 to 45 days in a controlled composting environment. If disposed of in a natural setting, bio bags decompose at the same rate as paper, leaves or food waste and within eight to 14 months if disposed of in fresh or salt water. (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 are available in many different sizes that are suitable 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. No need to separate the compostable bag from its contents. Bio bags also come in sizes that accommodate standard kitchen trash containers and 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. Cat owners can dispose of the litter that remains behind after waste removal with the help of bio bag cat litter pan liners. Compostable bio bag dog waste bags can be disposed of in a home compost pile, bag, waste and all, for consumption by microorganisms that will return the bag and waste to the environment.