BIO BAGS

What is the normal shelf-life time for the compostable bag?

The Wotnot biodegradable bags have 12 months product life when stored at 30°C or less. Avoid direct sunlight and stay away from heat source. 

How long will it take for the compostable bags to start to degrade when disposed in landfill

Our nappy bags are 100% compostable so worms will eat through them. Our bags can be added to all compost systems. Every compost system is different and breaks down all matter at a different rate. Our product is certified to the below standards: DIN EN 13432:2000-12 and ASTM D 6400:2004

What is the final material once the bag is totally degraded?

In the two-steps of degradation process, the film is first converted by reaction with oxygen to smaller fragments (oxidized material) which will further biodegrade in the presence of oxygen, moisture and microorganisms. Then the molecules of the oxidized materials are small enough for microorganisms to begin ingesting the degraded plastic materials, yielding carbon dioxide, water and biomass (as the final materials).