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What is ALOX?

ALOX (Aluminium Oxide) coating is a clear barrier coating and when applied to flexible plastic film can achieve high oxygen and moisture barrier properties. ALOX is compostable and when used with a P…

Updated 3 years ago by Joel J Lowry

What is the shelf life of Eco Clear Bags?

ClearBags recommends a shelf life of 6 months or less for Eco Clear Bags, however, when maintained at normal temperature and humidity levels these products have an almost indefinite shelf life. We hi…

Updated 10 months ago by Joel J Lowry

Are your eco bags made in the US?

Some of our eco bags are made in the US and some of them we bring in from overseas, but regardless of manufacturing location, they come with the same standard for proper PLA manufacturing.

Updated 3 years ago by Joel J Lowry

How do your eco bags compare to regular poly bags?

Our traditional poly bags are always going to be stronger and clearer than eco bags. Poly bags are going to have the best seal but eco bags can be sealed quite well. Eco bags can’t handle the weight…

Updated 10 months ago by Joel J Lowry

How do you compost your Eco bags?

Composting guidelines vary widely based on material specifications. Additionally, every state and municipality will have unique composting capabilities. Commercial composting facilities are NOT YET q…

Updated 3 years ago by Joel J Lowry

Do you have 100% sustainable packaging?

We have a PLA product (polylactic acid), made from corn and/or sugar beets. It’s derived from plants. It is a fully compostable product. It is a great product with some limitations in its ability to…

Updated 2 years ago by Joel J Lowry

Do your eco bags follow the US standards for compostability?

Yes. All our eco bags meet ASTM 6400 and EN 13432 standards. Please contact our customer service department if you would like a copy of these certifications in the form of a PDF. Additionally, becaus…

Updated 3 years ago by Joel J Lowry

Can you do custom printing on Eco Products?

Yes, we can! We provide custom printing for bioplastic and sustainable materials including PLA, cellulose, and paper. In order to maintain eco status the amount of printing on an eco bag needs to be…

Updated 10 months ago by Joel J Lowry

What is NatureFlex material?

NatureFlex™ films are based on cellulose derived from renewable wood pulp. It is from this material the name cello (or cellulose) bags originated. True cello bags are compostable and a sustainable al…

Updated 10 months ago by Joel J Lowry

Are your stand-up pouches recyclable?

All traditional stand-up pouches are not well-suited for recyclability. This is because most of them are a high-barrier, which is achieved by doing a lamination of multiple layers of different plasti…

Updated 3 years ago by Joel J Lowry

What is PLA material?

PLA stands for polylactic acid. It is a product that’s derived from a plant. Usually, the plant is corn but it could be sugar or sugar beets. It is a product that, in the production process, can be m…

Updated 3 years ago by Joel J Lowry

Under the right conditions, what is the compost rate of your eco bags?

Our certified compostable bags biodegrade in 15 weeks at a properly set up commercial composting facility.

Updated 3 years ago by Joel J Lowry

Are your products recyclable?

Yes. Most all of our products are 100% recyclable. There are exceptions, including items that are laminated. A lamination on top of a recyclable plastic makes it difficult to recycle because it may b…

Updated 10 months ago by Joel J Lowry

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