These Compostable Mailing Bags are made from plant materials ( Corn starch) and will break down into Carbon Dioxide, Water and Organic fertilizers within 3-6 months.
They look like plastic, they feel like plastic and are as strong as plastic, but they are 100% NOT plastic. The bags are made from similar starch based materials as food waste bags and they can be used in food waste caddy after use.
The bags have EN13432 certification and a copy of this can be provided on your request.
The thickness of the bags is 70 microns which is ideal for postage bags.
We have 3 sizes currently available :
A5/C5 - 15cm x 22.5 cm ( 6" x 9")
A4/C4 – 22.5cm x 30 cm ( 9” x 12”)
A3 – 30 cm x 40 cm ( 12" x 16")
All sizes have 40 mm flap with self-adhesive part (clear strip is plastic, but the manufacturer is working on changing this to compostable ).
Having a choice of sizes, you also have a choice of quantity - you can order 10, 20, 50 or 100 bags.
We believe that Compostable Mailing Bags are great solution for those who require more durable packaging and want to avoid plastic mailers!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE BAGS CANNOT BE CUSTOM MADE. WE ONLY OFFER THEM AS YOU SEE ON PHOTOGRAPHS.
SHELF LIFE
The disadvantage of compostable bags is that they stay strong only for about 12-18 months. This batch will be great till February 2025 (manufactured in December 2023) .
FOR REPEAT CUSTOMERS
This batch of bags is slightly different to the previous batches we had. It is slightly stronger now ( 70 microns instead of 60), the white printing is only on one side ( not both like previously) and it is slightly different shade of green.
DELIVERY INFORMATION.
Your order should arrive within 1-2 weeks from the purchase date, however small number of orders arrive late and sometimes can take few more weeks to turn up. If your item does not arrive within 1 month of purchase, full refund will be issued.