Bio bags can halt the proliferation of polyethylene based plastic trash bags in our landfills. Those bags are made from plastics that resist decomposition and contaminate the soil. Bio bags, on the other hand, are made from renewable raw components like non genetically modified starch and agricultural materials that make them completely compostable. When assimilated by the microorganisms that are present in the environment, bio bags become part of the natural cycle instead of a disruption. They break down into organic waste, are eaten by microorganisms and returned to the environment in the form of carbon dioxide. And, as we learned in biology class, plants utilize carbon dioxide as part of the photosynthesis process. Bio bags become part of the cycle of life.
Bio bags are manufactured mainly from cornstarch. Not only do they leave a light footprint on the environment, they also support American farmers by purchasing their corn crops. Bio bags use no plastics of any kind. These bags breathe by letting heat and moisture escape, thus reducing bacterial buildup and odor, and decompose harmlessly within 10 to 45 days in a controlled composting environment. If disposed of in a natural setting, bio bags decompose at the same rate as paper, leaves or food waste and within eight to 14 months if disposed of in fresh or salt water. (However, it would be environmentally irresponsible to dump waste in any form of container, even bio bags, in our oceans, lakes, rivers and streams.) Bio bags do not begin decomposing until they are exposed to the earth and its microorganisms.
Bio bags come in several different sizes that are ideal for household use. Small sized bags are ideal for kitchen composting bins; in fact, the entire contents of the bin, bag and all, can be lifted out and put into a home compost pile. No need to separate the compostable bag from its contents. Bio bags are also available for use in standard kitchen trash containers and for lawn and leaf waste. (Think about it: does it really make sense to kill trees for paper bags to collect their leaves?) For those who have pets, there are bio bags designed specifically for disposing of pet waste. Bio bag cat litter pan liners are ideal for disposing of the litter that remains behind after waste is removed from the litter box. Compostable bio bag dog waste bags can be disposed of in a home compost pile, bag, waste and all, for consumption by microorganisms that will return the bag and waste to the environment.

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