are these foam based ? any chance of being bio-degradeable?
808172
They are recyclable. They have a triangle with a 6 inside it on the bottom.
1563069
Nowhere on the package does it indicate that these bags are biodegradable. If they were, they would certainly advertise it as such. Compostable bags are considerably more expensive because they are not made from plastic. If you want compostable bags, search with that specific term.
1466835
They are a coated dense foam, not real soft if that is what you are looking for.
259714
After reading article last year, I don't believe these are biodegradable, just flushable (like it says).
1042275
I don't think so...it is super thin like the bio-degradables, but can't say for certain, which probably means no.
2233415
They are very different from traditional biodegradable bags which can breakdown too quickly and develop leaks.GreenNPack Eco Friendly Bags will start the process of bio-assimilation two years from manufacture date - leaving no residue or harmful toxins. Hans, this is from the product description.... they are saying no residue or toxins.... I'm sure there's 'some' residue..... but not enough to worry about... it's the nontoxic part that's important!
799291
I am sorry I do not know if this product is biodegradable. You might consider emailing the company directly.
956434
Not foam, exact material unknown. I used to own speakers with foam. The foam disintegrated but that was after almost 20 years.
1061526
I will have to check with our manufacturer to see if it's rated food grade. Due to its handling I doubt that it is. The foam itself is nontoxic.
2233413
These are durable like plastic bags, and they are UNLIKE icky compostable bags. Compostable bags are great for the compost heap but terrible for your garbage can! The great thing about these NON-COMPOSTABLE bags is that over time, such as in a couple years, in the landfill, they will BIODEGRADE. This is not the same as compostable. Compostable items degrade rather quickly, given the right warm and moist conditions. ESO NO ES BUENO in your garbage can!
2100936
On the box (packaging) it says that the bags "dissolve in as little as 24 months!" which means that they are biodegradable, and break down pretty quickly. Hope that helps. :-)
1685012
No. You use the pods just like a regular k-cup and throw them away afterwards. They are supposed to be biodegradable for the environment.
38021
No. Very few on the market are. Some of the ones that claimed they were changed their claim after it was pointed out that they did not meet the definition of biodegradable used in CA.
129348
It's a renewable plant based foam but as far as I know I don't think it's organic.
1432071
Probably not. Most biodegradable balloons I've seen are made from latex, but I've done some research and it looks like "biodegradable" balloons still take a long time to decompose and can still damage the environment if not picked up. I would recommend finding some standard mylar balloons and just picking them up when you're done. That way you'll get your latex free solution and still have a better impact on the environment than those just leaving latex balloons around.
788805
Given their weight, I assume they are hollow plastic. Definitely not foam, but hard plastic.
1429999
I have had this for slightly less than a year and see no signs of it biodegrading. I suspect it would need a true field condition, including consistent moisture and appropriate microbes. My hardwood floors are technically biodegradable but they should last decades or more. Probably a similar situation.