Description
ECM Polyethylene Bags are made with virgin polyethylene that is combined with ECM, an additive made by ECM BioFilms that makes plastic biodegradable.
Features
- Biodegradable
- Certified by ECM BioFilms to meet certain ASTM standards related to biodegradability (certificate available upon request)
- Decomposes in natural anaerobic environments (landfill) in 9 months to 5 years depending on the environmental conditions
- Decomposes in natural aerobic environments (compost) in approximately 12 months in commercial composting conditions using high heat processes
- Does not start breaking down until it’s in constant contact with other materials that are biodegrading (i.e. on or buried in the ground)
- Recyclable – can be safely recycled with other polyethylene products
- Safe for packaging food
- Shelf life roughly the same as virgin poly
Options
- Virtually any size available
- Naturally clear in color with white and custom colors available
- Postal-Approved
- Many custom packaging types
- Printing up to 10 colors on 2 sides and a water-based ink option available
Description
ECM Recycled Poly Bags are the same as Green Packaging Inc.’s ECM Poly Bags except they are made with recycled plastic which is not as clear and is not safe for packaging food.
Description
Imaflex Compostable Plastic is composed of Ecoflex, BASF’s biodegradable petrochemical-based plastic, with a mineral additive that makes it compostable as per ASTM D6400.
Features
- Compostable
- Film decomposes into carbon dioxide, water and residual compost in 82 days under commercial composting conditions
- Complies with ASTM D6400 for compostable articles.
- Certified by both the Biodegradable Product Institute (BPI) and the United States Composting Council (USCC) and is approved for the Compostable Logo Program.
- Can be used for packaging food
Options
- Virtually any size available
- Translucent with white and custom colors available
- Many custom packaging types
- Printing up to 10 colors on 2 sides


