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Clear biodegradable refuse sack - features

• Eco-friendly clear refuse sack suitable for standard or large waste bins.
• Polythene waste sack manufactured with a biodegradable additive that accelerates the degradation process.
• Shelf life of 12 months - similar properties to regular polythene refuse sacks during this time.
• Additive causes bag to rapidly degrade and then biodegrade after 12 months.
• Waste sack will break down into CO2, water and humus within 2-5 years (timescal depends on disposal environment).
• Product can be recycled before degradation process begins (more details below).

Clear biodegradable refuse sack dimensions

• Internal width (closed): 450mm (18")
• Internal width (open): 725mm (29")
• Internal length: 850mm (33")
• Polythene thickness: 40 micron (160 gauge)
• Bag capacity: 75 litres
• Box quantity: 250 bags

Storage instructions and shelf life

These biodegradable refuse sacks should be stored in their original packaging in a cool, dark place, to maximise their shelf-life (12 months from date of manufacture).

Exposure to sunlight or heat for a prolonged period of time risks triggering the bio-additive that is designed to acclerate the breakdown, thus reducing their shelf life.

How to dispose of biodegradable waste sacks

• Composting - Do not dispose of this waste sack in your food waste collection, as it is not suitable for industrial composting. It may be suitable for home composting if the conditions are suitable - presence of oxygen, heat, light, mechanical stress and microorganisms - but this process can take several years. Instead, please see our range of compostable waste bags which meet composting standard EN13432.
• Recycling - This waste sack is suitable for recycling, provided it is free of contents, clean, and has not yet started to degrade.
• General waste - This refuse sack can be thrown in your regular waste collection, along with its contents, as a last resort option. It will break down in landfill much quicker than traditional polythene bin bags.