Production
Good for the Ground 30 micron bags are
made from PLA (Polylactic Acid), a polymer derived from starch.
This starch is derived from corn, sugar cane, straw or wood,
all annually renewable resource.
Unlike conventional
packaging film, Good for the Ground bags are not made from
petroleum, a finite fossil. In fact the whole production
process reduces the use of fossil fuels. PLA film is derived
from annually renewable resource, plant material, which
gets its energy from the sun and carbon dioxide, from the
air.
The film is produced
in France and imported into South Africa where the bags
are made. The sleeves, sleeve design, packing and distribution
is all done in South Africa so this is a 90% proudly South
African product.
Environment
PLA is fully compostable. In a correctly
managed composting conditions (at 58ºC) PLA turns into
water, and carbon dioxide, in just 45 days. PLA degrades
twice as fast as newspaper and three times as fast as regenerated
cellulose film and wood. Conventional petroleum-based plastics
do not decompose at all. While CO2 is emitted during breakdown
this is partially offset by the CO2 removed by the growth
of the starch ingredient used to make PLA.
Good for the Ground
film is certified as compostable by the European standard
Din Certco (Reg No 7P0043, 7P0080, 7P0079)
Composting logo is internationally recognised.
Waste management
is part of our everyday life and Good for the Ground bags
make this process feel less ‘wasteful’. Either
put into your own compost heap, or even better encourage
your local municipality to set up compost facility, thereby
providing an alternative means of managing municipal solid
waste.
Food safety
Good for the Ground bags are physiologically
harmless and non-toxic to humans and animals. The film is
manufactured from materials that comply with the EC lists
of approved ingredients, the US FDA food contact regulations
and the food contact regulations of most countries around
the world where such regulations are in force.
Uses
Good for the ground
is an attractive alternative with attractive properties:
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can be used in freezer |
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transparency
and surface gloss |
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water vapour
permeability to keep bread and pastries crisp |
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can be heat
sealed |
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can extend
the shelf life of fresh products by several days |
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resistant
to oil, fat and alcohol |
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crisp character
of bags adds to freshness impression |
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‘breathability’
for keeping salads fresh |
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aroma barrier
keeps taste in |
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dead-fold
properties make it easy to seal |
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good twistability
for wrapping sweets |
Food
Ideas
Bread, vegetables,
fruit, cheese, sweet wrappings, dried goods
Office
ideas
Magazine covers, window envelopes,
overhead films, document sleeves
Other ideas
Wrapping for flowers, soaps, candles,
gift bags.