When paper is used in a moist state , wet strength and tear strength are two of the most important material properties.

Manufacturers of inexpensive paper compostable waste bags rely on the lowest quality recycled paper in their production. This not only leads to a higher proportion of foreign materials and unwanted substances, but also to short paper fibers. As a result, the bags often lack the necessary strength for damp compostable waste.

At BioGlück, we therefore rely on high-quality base materials for our compostable waste bags, using premium recycled paper combined with cellulose fibers from forestry. Both fiber types are bonded together using a special process to produce compostable waste bags with high wet strength and tear resistance .

No. So-called "bioplastics" are often a deceptive marketing ploy. Plastics made from plants like sugar, potatoes, or corn are not necessarily more environmentally friendly.

Bioplastics are generally no better for the environment. They are difficult to recycle, and the cultivation of plants for plastic production often involves increased pesticide use and takes place in monocultures. If they enter the environment, they remain there for a very long time and can be just as harmful as petroleum-based plastics.

Even carrier bags made from biodegradable plastics are not environmentally friendly. They decompose very slowly in nature and encourage improper disposal.

Bioplastic garbage bags are regularly and painstakingly separated at the composting plant. Unlike paper compost bags, bioplastic bags cannot be distinguished from plastic bags by sight. Therefore, like plastic bags, they are separated from the organic waste along with their contents and incinerated.

Composting organic waste such as leaves and grass clippings usually only takes six to ten weeks, but this period is too short for bioplastic bags.

For this reason, composting facilities separate bioplastic bags from other plastics and recycle them for residual waste.

If a large number of consumers switched to bioplastic bags, it would necessitate a change in the waste management system.

The basic rule is: only put organic waste in paper bags in the organic waste bin!

Plastic bags may not be used for organic waste because they cannot be broken down without residues during the fermentation and composting process. Like other plastic bags and contaminants, they must therefore be laboriously sorted out and burned as residual waste. This also includes the compostable or biodegradable plastic bags made from corn starch that are sold in stores.

Our kraft paper bags are the alternative. They are water- and tear-resistant, made from a renewable raw material and 100% compostable and degradable. This means that the strict requirements of municipal waste disposal companies are met.

Our products are also available on Amazon .

Authorities, public institutions, organizations and commercial customers have the option to order on account .

For larger quantities of biodegradable garbage bags, we would be happy to create a customized offer for you.