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A Compostable Bag Without PolytheneA Compostable Bag Without Polythene

““God Made The Earth & Gave It To You , To Hold it In Trust For Your God Made The Earth & Gave It To You , To Hold it In Trust For Your Children”Children”

FromFromMervyn Dias MBA ( Leicester )Mervyn Dias MBA ( Leicester )ChairmanChairmanPlastic Pakaging Pte LtdPlastic Pakaging Pte LtdSri Lanka.Sri Lanka.

Plastic Pakaging Pte LtdPlastic Pakaging Pte Ltd A 100% Sri Lankan Company A 100% Sri Lankan Company

Protecting The EnvironmentProtecting The Environment

Who IntroducedWho Introduced

Oxo-Biodegradable Bags in 2003Oxo-Biodegradable Bags in 2003

Now IntroducesNow Introduces

100% Compostable & Biodegradable Bags 100% Compostable & Biodegradable Bags

Important NoticeImportant NoticeNo Minimum 20 microns thickness Rule For Polythene Bags No Minimum 20 microns thickness Rule For Polythene Bags

ForFor

100% Compostable & Biodegradable Bag100% Compostable & Biodegradable Bag

It is important to note that this bag will not It is important to note that this bag will not come under the minimum 20 micron come under the minimum 20 micron thickness rule for polythene bags As there thickness rule for polythene bags As there is is NO POLYTHENE NO POLYTHENE in this bagin this bag..

Why Is The Biodegradable & Why Is The Biodegradable & Compostable Bag Important ?Compostable Bag Important ?

Approximatly more than 230 million tons of garbage is generated Approximatly more than 230 million tons of garbage is generated annually worldwide & this has created a huge problem of annually worldwide & this has created a huge problem of disposal as much of this is not compostable and biodegradable . disposal as much of this is not compostable and biodegradable .

Garbage contains non biodegradable material such as plastic Garbage contains non biodegradable material such as plastic bags , pet bottles , cans , glass bottles etc. Much of this cannot bags , pet bottles , cans , glass bottles etc. Much of this cannot be collected for recycling. Itbe collected for recycling. It cannot also be disposed in land cannot also be disposed in land filling as it will pollute the soil. filling as it will pollute the soil.

Therefore the option of Biodegradable & Compostable Products Therefore the option of Biodegradable & Compostable Products gives the opportunity to choose a biodegradable solution to gives the opportunity to choose a biodegradable solution to protect the environment.protect the environment.

What Is Composting ?What Is Composting ?

Composting refers to a solid waste Composting refers to a solid waste management technique which uses natural management technique which uses natural processes to convert organic materials to processes to convert organic materials to humus through the action of micro-organisms. humus through the action of micro-organisms. In effect it is natures’ way of recycling.In effect it is natures’ way of recycling.

What Is Composting …. ?What Is Composting …. ?

A pile of organic waste is attractive to micro organisms A pile of organic waste is attractive to micro organisms that are normally present in the environment.that are normally present in the environment.

If the water content is sufficiently high, the micro If the water content is sufficiently high, the micro organisms start to consume the nutritional substances in organisms start to consume the nutritional substances in the waste. This means, to break down the organic the waste. This means, to break down the organic molecules, produce carbon dioxide, water and heat molecules, produce carbon dioxide, water and heat (biodegradation). At the end of the process, the initial (biodegradation). At the end of the process, the initial waste is transformed into a substance called waste is transformed into a substance called compost compost . .

In composting plants, this process is controlled and In composting plants, this process is controlled and optimised in order to achieve a high conversion speed, optimised in order to achieve a high conversion speed, control of the effluent, control of the quality of the final control of the effluent, control of the quality of the final compost, etc. compost, etc.

What Happens To A Compostable What Happens To A Compostable Bag ?Bag ?

These bags biodegrade , will undergo These bags biodegrade , will undergo biological decomposition in a compost site, biological decomposition in a compost site, such that when the bag breaks down it is not such that when the bag breaks down it is not visually distinguishable and breaks down to visually distinguishable and breaks down to carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds, carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass, at a rate consistent with known and biomass, at a rate consistent with known compostable materials. compostable materials.

Leaves no toxic residue .Leaves no toxic residue .

Where Will these Biodegrade ?Where Will these Biodegrade ?

These will biodegrade in any These will biodegrade in any environment which contains bacteria, environment which contains bacteria, whether a compost heap, the soil or the whether a compost heap, the soil or the sea.sea.

Criteria for a Product to be Criteria for a Product to be Considered CompostableConsidered Compostable & &

BiodegradableBiodegradable..It has to-It has to- Biodegrade –Biodegrade –Break down into carbon Break down into carbon

dioxide , water , biomassdioxide , water , biomass DisintegrateDisintegrate - the material is - the material is

indistinguishable in the compost, that is it indistinguishable in the compost, that is it is not visible .is not visible .

Eco-toxicityEco-toxicity - the biodegradation does - the biodegradation does not produce any toxic material and the not produce any toxic material and the compost can support plant growth. compost can support plant growth.

What Are Compostable Bags ?What Are Compostable Bags ?

These are bags which break down in a These are bags which break down in a composting environment by natural means, back composting environment by natural means, back into simple elements, carbon dioxide, water , into simple elements, carbon dioxide, water , biomass. biomass.

The Bags would get composted in Home The Bags would get composted in Home Composting units as well but will take longer. Composting units as well but will take longer.

Are There Compostable & Are There Compostable & Biodegradable Products Other Than Biodegradable Products Other Than

Bags?Bags?

Yes . There are drinking cups , Youghut Yes . There are drinking cups , Youghut cups , spoons & many other products, that cups , spoons & many other products, that would normally be made out of plastics. would normally be made out of plastics.

Garden ApplicationsGarden Applications Commercial ApplicationsCommercial Applications

How Long Will This bag Take How Long Will This bag Take For Composting?For Composting?

Compostable products/ Bags should comply Compostable products/ Bags should comply with the European standards EN 13432 with the European standards EN 13432 introduced in 2000. American Standard introduced in 2000. American Standard ASTM6400.BPI .ASTM6400.BPI .

This means that 90% of the product has to be This means that 90% of the product has to be composted within a 12 week period and that composted within a 12 week period and that the resulting humus created during the the resulting humus created during the composting process is of good quality. composting process is of good quality.

Maximum Time period allowed is 180 days for Maximum Time period allowed is 180 days for the complete process.the complete process.

What Is the Material Used For What Is the Material Used For

Bag ?Bag ?

Nature-Tec biodegradable resin is used to Nature-Tec biodegradable resin is used to manufacture Nature Plus compostable bags manufacture Nature Plus compostable bags without polythene.without polythene.

CertificationCertification

Yes .Certified by BPI . Biodegradable Products Yes .Certified by BPI . Biodegradable Products Institute ,USA. Awards their compostable logo Institute ,USA. Awards their compostable logo for biodegradable & Compostable products.for biodegradable & Compostable products.

It is awarded only if the product conforms to It is awarded only if the product conforms to International Standards ASTM 6400 , EN International Standards ASTM 6400 , EN 13432 .13432 .

Look For The Compostable LogoLook For The Compostable Logo

This is the logo awarded for approved products by BPI & this is given after This is the logo awarded for approved products by BPI & this is given after

carrying out several lab tests by independent bodies .carrying out several lab tests by independent bodies .

Always look for the logo to assure the products you buy are truly biodegradable and compostable.Always look for the logo to assure the products you buy are truly biodegradable and compostable.

It Starts In The Kitchen It Starts In The Kitchen & Ends In The Garden& Ends In The Garden

Eliminates Odours — through evaporation, Eliminates Odours — through evaporation, avoiding fermentation .avoiding fermentation .

Naturally drives off moisture in the food waste. Naturally drives off moisture in the food waste. Our product reduces weight of contents by up to Our product reduces weight of contents by up to 30% within 5 days. More than 40% within 9 30% within 5 days. More than 40% within 9 days. Once the bag is full just throw it to the days. Once the bag is full just throw it to the home compost bin. home compost bin.

Eliminates wetness normally found inside Eliminates wetness normally found inside ordinary Kitchen Non degradable waste ordinary Kitchen Non degradable waste collection bags. collection bags.

Compostable & Biodegradable Compostable & Biodegradable BagBag

For Kitchen WasteFor Kitchen Waste

Ideal Bag For Kitchen Waste & Save The EnvironmentIdeal Bag For Kitchen Waste & Save The Environment

Wt Reduction Proof Of Nature Wt Reduction Proof Of Nature Plus BagsPlus Bags

DateDate Wt (Kg)Wt (Kg) % Loss% Loss

08.05.200808.05.2008 0.5250.525

12.05.200812.05.2008 0.4420.442 15%15%

15.05.200815.05.2008 0.3520.352 33%33%

17.05.200817.05.2008 0.3000.300 43%43%

Facts AboutFacts About BagBag

NaturePlus is biodegradable and compostable and will NaturePlus is biodegradable and compostable and will be completely composted within a short period within be completely composted within a short period within 180 days depending on the composting method.180 days depending on the composting method.

NaturePlus is 100% biodegradable and compostable & NaturePlus is 100% biodegradable and compostable & carries the compostable logo.carries the compostable logo.

Biodegradable and compostable films can be produced Biodegradable and compostable films can be produced in thicknesses from 10 to 120 microns. in thicknesses from 10 to 120 microns. 

When NaturePlus bag is used the weight of organic When NaturePlus bag is used the weight of organic waste is reduced by up to 35% in about 7 days keeping waste is reduced by up to 35% in about 7 days keeping the waste without odours and much more hygienic. the waste without odours and much more hygienic.

NaturePLus bag has all the good qualities of a usual NaturePLus bag has all the good qualities of a usual non degradable plastic bag. non degradable plastic bag.

More Facts AboutMore Facts About Bag….Bag….

Bags Can be printed as other bags.Bags Can be printed as other bags. Bags can be used several times as any other Bags can be used several times as any other

bag.bag. Bags can be used to carry frozen food & in rainy Bags can be used to carry frozen food & in rainy

days .days . Bags can be used as shopping bags.Bags can be used as shopping bags. Bags can be used to collect waste in the kitchen Bags can be used to collect waste in the kitchen

& compost it.& compost it.

What About Home Composting In Sri What About Home Composting In Sri Lanka ?Lanka ?

Home Composting should be encouraged in Sri Lanka.Home Composting should be encouraged in Sri Lanka.

Why not start Now ? If implemented Zero waste from Why not start Now ? If implemented Zero waste from homes can be achieved in time to come. Kitchen waste homes can be achieved in time to come. Kitchen waste to be composted , non degradable items such as to be composted , non degradable items such as bottles , cans , paper , plastic bags to be separated & bottles , cans , paper , plastic bags to be separated & handed over for recycling . handed over for recycling .

This would help Sri Lanka to reduce the environment This would help Sri Lanka to reduce the environment pollution.pollution.

““God Made The Earth and Gave it God Made The Earth and Gave it to you , to hold in Trust for Your to you , to hold in Trust for Your

Children”Children”

Let Us Protect The EnvironmentLet Us Protect The Environment

On Behalf Of The EnvironmentOn Behalf Of The Environment

Thank You .Thank You .