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Product features - large compostable packing bag (40 micron)

• Clear bag with 40-micron thickness - twice the thickness of traditional compostable bags.
• Our clear compostable material has a frosted look, compared to traditional clear polythene.
• Made from compostable material with a renewable content share of 30% or more.
• Conforms to EN13432 - the European compostable standard.
• Breaks down in industrial composting conditions in maximum 12 weeks and biodegrades in six months.
• Suitable for home composting, but process will take longer (timescale will vary in line with composting conditions).
• Food-safe packaging - suitable for direct food contact.
• Printed with two messages - 'COMPOSTABLE for a better world...' & 'MATERIAL CONFORMS TO EN13432' - and green leaf logo.
• Heat-sealable bags suitable for use with a standard heat sealer.

Large clear compostable packing bag (40 micron) sizes

• Internal width: 450mm (X")
• Internal length: 600mm (X")
• Polythene thickness: 40 micron (160 gauge)
• 200 bags per box

European compostable standard EN13432

Compostable packaging must meet strict criteria as laid out by European harmonised standard EN13432 (industrial composting). These include:

• Disintegration - after 12 weeks, no less than 90% of material must successfully sift through a 2mm sieve.
• Biodegradability - 90% of material must have broken down within 6 months.
• Practical compostability - the material must cause no negative effects on the composting process.
• Chemicals - strict threshold tests for heavy metals must be adhered to and all elements must be disclosed.
• Ecotoxicity - compost featuring the material must not have a negative effect on plant growth.

Compostable packing bags - product storage

Store in a cool, dry place, away from sources of heat/humidity and direct sunlight. Use within 12 months.

End of life options - clear compostable packing bags

This bag is designed for industrial composting, so please place it in your food waste collection after use, or in a home composting unit. If these are unavailable, please place in your regular domestic waste. Not suitable for recycling.