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Please note: sealing this mailing bag

This mailing bag's self-adhesive sealing strip is only semi-permanent on initial contact sealing, due to the compostable nature of its material. For a permanent seal, please seal the mailing bag and leave at room temperature for several hours before posting.

Compostable C4 co-extruded mailing bag features

• C4 size mailing bag to fit A4 size contents.
• Co-extruded bag with ivory white outer layer and dark inner layer ensuring bag contents can not be seen.
• Mailing bag flap features printed sender address box, disposal instructions and suffocation warning notice.
• Made from compostable material with a minimum 30% renewable content share.
• Conforms to European compostability standard EN13432 (see below).
• Suitable for industrial composting - designed to disintegrate within 12 weeks and biodegrade within six months.
• Can also be home composted, but process will take longer (timescale varies according to composting conditions).
• Printed leaf logo appears alongside message: 'Compostable - For a better world...'

Medium (C4) compostable co-extruded mailing bag size

• Internal width: 230mm (9")
• Internal length: 325mm (13")
• Polythene thickness: 50 micron (200 gauge)
• Boxed in quantity of 200 bags

European standard EN13432 (Compostability)

This compostable mailing bag conforms to European standard EN13432, by meeting the following requirements:

• 90% or more of the bag breaks down (into CO2, water and minerals) within six months
• Must break down into tiny pieces so that at least 90% can pass through a 2x2mm mesh after 12 weeks
• Not exceed content limits for volatile matter, fluorine and 10 heavy metals, including copper, lead and mercury
• Exotocity tests must show that the material does affect the quality of any compost to which it is added

How to store compostable mailing bags

Please store in a cool, dry place and use within 12 months. Humidity, direct heat, sunlight or moisture can reduce the bags' shelf life.

How should I dispose of compostable mailing bags?

Please dispose of this bag in food waste collection or home compost. If not possible, place in regular domestic waste. Not suitable for recycling.