Other items:
1) Jute Bags
2) Cotton Bags
3) Mail Bags
4) PVC/Nylon
5) Suit carriers
6) Printed Tissue paper
7) Plain Tissue paper
8) PP Boxes
9) Shirt Boxes
10) Hat Boxes
11) Printed Tapes
12) Adhesive labels
13) Non Woven
14) Bags for life


Environmentally friendly carrier bags:

Recycled materials:
1) Counter Bags
2) Twisted Paper SOS
3) Tape Handle SOS
4) Block Bottom/Pharmacy
5) Patch handle

Degradable materials:
1) Flexiloop
2) Vari-gauge
3) Patch handle
4) Vest/Supermarket

Natural materials:
1) Jute Bags
2) Cotton Bags


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Biodegradable 

This carrier bag can be manufactured using biodegradable materials Patch

For biodegradable materials, minimums of 5,000+ apply. For recycled polythenes, limited stocks are available, usually grey and white materials only. If a specific colour polythene is required then minimums in the order of 50,000 apply.

Vest

Minimums for vest carrier bags produced with a biodegradable additive are 500,000. These can be produced to any colour or specificaiton.

Varigauge


New for 2008, these can now be produced with a BIO additive (usually DEG 68) from quantities of 1,000+ in white LDPE material. Minimums may vary for other colours.


Variloop/Flexiloop

As these bags are produced in a similar way to patch and varigauge bags, these can also be produced using biodegradable additives.
BioPlast FAQ's
Q: What is meant by the term biodegradable?

A: A biodegradable product has the ability to breakdown, safely and relatively quickly, by biological means into raw materials of nature and disappears into the environment.

Q: How does your bag differ from the normal plastic bag?

A: Bioplast is exclusively the only manufacturer in the world to offer Biodegradable bags/films that completely decomposes within 6 months, consequently eliminating the crucial plastic waste factor. Bioplast has a commitment to the environment and an obligation to all mankind to protect the earth for future generations.

Q: What is the difference between degradable and biodegradable bags?


A: A: Degradable bags, which are currently supplied world over by other companies, partly breakdown however not completely. The result of this action is the remains of the plastic shreds, which then become harmful to the environment. A biodegradable bag on the other hand completely disappears and is compostable, hence enhancing the nutritive value of the remaining soil.

Q: What is the difference between starch based biodegradable and polymer biodegradable bags?

A: Starch is the reserve carbohydrate of plants. The modification of its properties by chemical means is a key factor in its use in corn-starch based biodegradable bags which has a cost addition of 30%-35%. These bags are not as strong or durable as polymer (plastic) bags. Also starch based products can comprise of genetically modified crops (GM Crops).
Bioplast is using its own (patented) unique formula of bacteria enzyme base substrate which is the only biotechnology in the world that is completely bio-degradable as per ASTM and EN/ISO standards with a very low cost addition.

Q: Is your product compostable?

A: Yes. As previously mentioned our biodegradable products are compostable, and non-toxic, hence enhancing the nutritive value of the remaining soil.

Q: What is the shelf life of your product?

A: Our products have a shelf life of up to 18-24 months in packed conditions.

Q: How long does it take for the biodegradation to take place?

A: Biodegradation takes place between 3-6 months once buried depending on the soil conditions.

Q: Have your products been tested by any relevant bodies?

A: Bioplast has carried out all relevant testing for its products successfully by recognised Laboratory's for ASTM and EN/ISO standards

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Bacterial source

The plastic treatment is used in this technology as a source for growth of bacteria culture. The inhibited Bacterial culture has been enumerated under laboratory tests. The total fungal and bacterial counts in biodegradable polyethylene bags have been observed as CFU/g*. A definite bacterial group found alive and active in these bags treated with our enzymes proves that the soil bacteria and the bacteria group present in the bag jointly eats away at the polyethylene film leading it to total biodegradation. Bacterial and fungal counts were enumerated and classified by Vimta Labs. The total fungal count is <10 CFU/g and total bacterial count is 25 CFU/g. * (Colonial Forming Unit per gram of polyethylene. As bacteria have been enumerated as CFU, further multiplication of bacteria cannot be ruled out..


Enzyme with polyethylene

Enzymes used in this product are regarded a catalysts, helping to change the chemical reaction of polyethelene accelerating the process of degradation. Autotrophic bacteria present in mineral salts mediums containing some form of nitrogen-energy supplying material are also used in this technology. Carbon is obtained from the added oxidation agents in this product. The PH values of this composition blended with polyethylene is 9.5 confirming its non-acidity characteristics. All the ingredients of our plastic products are food grade and non-toxic in nature.

Composting of Polyethylene

It is observed that soil contains at least 58% Carbon. The greater part of the Nitrogen content of the soil is closely linked to organic matter. As the organic soil matter gradually decomposes the nitrogen is converted into water or available forms of ammonia and nitrates. This moist soil reacts with the biodegradable polyethylene film making it susceptible to composting and the release of CO2. The enzymatic treatment is used at 1-1.5% dosage for Polyethylene (90% HDPE, 10% LLDE) and mechanically coated. The use of this product makes Polyethylene (HDPE LLDE) 100% Biodegradable. The cost of this process is very cheap as compared to any other method prevalent in the world. An application for a patent for both the biodegradable enzyme treatment and the process of manufacturing biodegradable bags is already submit with competent authority.

Due to the ever increasing usage of non degradable plastics in day to day life, and due to the environmental/pollution hazards faced due to its non degradable characteristics, this research was undertaken to make polyethylene totally biodegradable. Enhancing polyethylene products to undergo a change in its chemical structure under environmental conditions. The loss of properties of polyethylene while contacting with soils and water may vary as measured by standard list appropriate to plastic and the application in a period. Our biodegradable product enables polyethylene (HDPE and LLDPE) to biodegrade in atmospheric conditions in soil and compost thereby releasing CO2.

Difference between Disintegration and Biodegradation of Plastic

Disintegration of plastic is observed while the chemical chain structure of plastic/residues of plastic remains in the soil even after UV radiation, Photo degradation and high-energy radiation.
Where as biodegradation or alternatively chain end degradation is achieved on plastic when enzymatic characteristics aid the unzipping mechanism of polyethylene molecular chain ends, resulting in successive release of monomeric units composting the release of CO2. Thermal degradation also follows this unzipping method.

The oxidation-reduction systems in connection with bacterial metabolism inhibited in polyethylene through enzyme composition has resulted in enhancing the biodegradable process. This idea of oxidation naturally involves the exhortation of oxygen to the compound and a typical oxidation being such a reaction as the combustion of carbon to yield CO2.

Bio degradation is achieved through enzymatic composition with various AMIDS. Our patented compound acts as an active centre of high energy in cell surface caused by the interplay of affinities of neighbouring molecules in polyethylene. The treatment we use has exhorted a specific power of absorption on the polyethylene and activated it by distorting the electronic system rendering thus absorbed molecules of polyethylene unstable and capable of undergoing a chemical and thermal change. The compound treatment with inhibited bacterial culture (bifido beacteria metabolism) contains macromolecules which exert a bacterial mode of action.
The myth that the bacterial metabolism is inactive or dead at enhanced temperature is hither to proved wrong as bacteria remain in a state of suspended animation only. These bacteria once again become active after coming into contact with soil, atmosphere conditions and normal temperature.
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