One of the most frequently asked questions about our stand up packaging is related to whether our pouch bags are biodegradable and recyclable. However, before we answer that question, we usually need to tell clients about the distinction between the definition of "biodegradable" and "recyclable". A material is defined as being biodegradable if it naturally breaks down in the environment over a fairly short span of span. Materials that can be recycled are those that are broken down by various processes and then used to make new products out of plastic, glass, metal, or paper.
Since we need to make packaging that can last on a store shelf or in a warehouse, we can't make packaging that is biodegradable. Otherwise, it would eventually degrade and might fall apart while the product is on the shelf. However, although our creative food packaging is not biodegradable, it is certainly recyclable. All of our stand up bags and barrier film bags are made with materials that can be brought to recycling centers and made into new plastic-based products. In addition to being suitable for recycling, our packaging solutions are also very landfill friendly. They are well suited for landfills because the lightweight materials and small amount of plastic that goes into each bag takes up very little space.
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