Biodegradable Garbage Bags

Plastic bags are petroleum-based products which are synthetic and do not decompose for a long period of time. Plastic bags are made from monomers which is an organic compound which are then combined to form polymers. Although this was the achievement in itself, but not the property make it unsuitable for biodegradable environment.

With the technological advancement of new types of biodegradable plastic bags are manufactured. These

• Oxo Biodegradable plastic bags
• Hydro-biodegradable plastic bags

In the former, an additive is mixed with plastic to become brittle. This decomposition of biodegradable plastic undergoes once opened to UV and heat. It decomposes to carbon monoxide, water and biomass.

It is easier to use than normal plastic, but at the same time is not harmful to the environment. Many disposable garbage bags are made from it. Also manufacturers do not need to make changes in the plastic manufacturing machines that the machines can be used in the manufacturer of this product. Plastic bags oxo-biodegradable are also called green plastic bags

Hydro-biodegradable plastic bags, are made from starch as raw, but for the decomposition they need bacteria and methane issues after decomposition.

The degradation of plastic bags oxo-biodegradable starts chain reaction of oxidation which is catalyzed by the metal salt in the plastic.

These bags can be recycled as plastic bags other

Advantages of biodegradable plastic bags

• Bioplastic is a renewable resource, it is made from biomass.
• It breaks down quickly and easily.
• Biodegradable plastic bags environmentally friendly.
• These can be recycled.
• Less energy is needed to produce them.
• They are not toxic.