Eco-friendly Material Options
Compared to other materials, plastic packaging bags have irreplaceable advantages. However, as environmental awareness increases, people are paying more and more attention to the impact of plastics on the environment. To change this situation, we need use more eco-friendly plastic materials. Here, we will introduce some of them.
Biodegradable/ Compostable Material
The Hong Kong government has announced that it will ban oxo-degradable plastic products in April 2024. The decomposition process of oxo-degradable plastic products can produce microplastics, causing damage to the ecological environment. Therefore, we need to look for more eco-friendly plastic alternatives. Polylactic Acid (PLA) is one such option.
Polylactic Acid (PLA) is a truly biodegradable and compostable material. PLA has been widely used around the world, including in mainland China, the United States, Japan, and Europe. Worth noting is that this material has passed rigorous testing in Europe and has been awarded the "European seedling mark". This mark proves that PLA can fully decompose in industrial composting facilities as well as in natural environments, making it environmental friendly.
Therefore, PLA is an excellent alternative to plastic. Not only can it reduce the impact on the environment, but it can also create a healthier and greener future for our planet.
Recycled Material
Plastic materials such as Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) can all be recycled and reused. These recycled materials, after being cleaned and processed, can be used to manufacture various packaging bags, reducing the use of brand-new plastic materials. The used packaging bags can be recycled again, promoting a circular economy.
Mono-material lamination bag
Traditional food packaging bags are made from laminating different materials together, making them difficult to sort for recycling. Mono-material laminate bags are a recyclable packaging solution. They are made from a single type of material, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, avoiding the problem of difficult recycling classification associated with traditional multi-layer laminated bags. It is an environmentally friendly choice.