Do oxo-biodegradable plastic bags contain cornstarch?
No, the oxo-biodegradable additive we use is a major advance over cornstarch based degradable additives. Degradable plastic using cornstarch based additives possess many undesirable properties. Specifically, plastic incorporating cornstarch based additives cannot be recycled and contaminate the recycling process. They may also emit methane when degrading. Oxo-biodegradable plastics can be recycled along with regular plastic and do not emit methane. Do oxo-biodegradable plastic bags feel different? No, you will not notice a difference between oxo-biodegradable and regular plastic bags. Are oxo-biodegradable bags as durable as regular plastic? Yes, during their useful life oxo-biodegradable plastic bags are the same as regular plastic bags. You will not notice a difference until the bag has been exposed to UV light or heat for prolonged periods of time. What is the shelf life for your degradable plastic bags? It takes about 2 years of exposure to one or more degradation promoters (sunlig
