Support the environment: Every Torise bag you choose helps reduce plastic pollution.
Plastics are widely used due to their durability and low cost, but their pollution poses a serious threat to the environment, especially marine ecosystems. Plastic bags are one of the most common plastic products, made from non-renewable petroleum-based polymers that take hundreds of years to decompose. Their widespread use has led to a large amount of plastic waste, and microplastics are increasingly infiltrating the food chain, endangering human health. In addition, only 5% of plastic waste is recycled worldwide. The production and incineration of plastic bags significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions, while releasing toxic substances that further pollute the air and soil.
Ordinary plastic bags can be recycled in theory, the low cost, complex and energy-intensive recycling process makes it difficult to recycle them. Similarly, recyclable bags often require complex and energy-intensive processing, and some materials are difficult to fully recycle or degrade.
Although cotton and linen bags have higher carbon emissions during the production process, they have a long service life. After 50 to 100 uses, the carbon emissions per use will drop significantly.
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If "biodegradable" bags don't say "bio," be careful -- they may be made of plastic mixed with heavy metals or starch. These bags may appear to decompose, but they actually leave behind tiny plastic fragments that can contaminate groundwater and plant roots, leading to more serious environmental problems.
Among the many eco-friendly options, biodegradable and compostable bags are an excellent choice. They combine the convenience of traditional plastic bags while providing a more sustainable solution. These bags decompose into water, carbon dioxide and biomass.
Although biodegradable and compostable bags are usually made from similar raw materials, they are not the same.
First, biodegradable bags degrade under natural conditions, while compostable bags need to be artificially composted under specific conditions.
The decomposition time of biodegradable bags in the natural environment is unpredictable, while compostable bags usually decompose within 6 months in industrial composting facilities or 12 months in home composting.
In addition, the certification standards are different: biodegradable bags do not need to be completely harmless after degradation, while compostable bags must prove that they are non-toxic after decomposition.
Therefore, the certification standards for compostable bags are more stringent, and production requires higher technology and precise material ratios, which is also more environmentally friendly.
Here are some ways to tell if your biodegradable or compostable bags are genuine:
Smell: Genuine biodegradable and compostable bags are usually odorlessor have a light grain smell.
Feel: These bags are usually silky smooth, but if PBAT is added, they may feel slightly harder.
Color: Due to the characteristics of bio-based materials, it is difficult to make these bags completely transparent, so they usually look translucent or milky.
Have questions about how to identify truly biodegradable or compostable bags? Contact us and our team of experts will help you choose truly sustainable products.
If you have any questions, or if you are an expert with additional insights to share, feel free to contact us! We would love to hear from you.
Join us and contribute to a sustainable future for our planet by using Torise's biodegradable and compostable plastic bags.
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