Reusable biodegradable eco-friendly shopping bags; Jute bags, Cotton bags and now Biothene! MidPac

June 25, 2008 - PRLog -- To further the range of eco-friendly biodegradable products on offer MidPac are proud to announce our new Biothene Bags. With this addition MidPac’s range of eco-friendly reusable product now includes:
 
Jute Bags http://www.midpac.co.uk/shop/jute-bags/
Cotton Bags http://www.midpac.co.uk/shop/cotton-bags/
Biothene Bags http://www.midpac.co.uk/shop/poly-carrier-bags/biothene-bags/


Biothene is a polythene compound that has metal ions and a catalyst added during the production process. When exposed to sunlight Biothene will bio degrade in roughly 18 months. Biothene degrades in to water and carbon dioxide and is completely non toxic.






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Some more facts about Biothene:

•   Does boithene take a long time to degrade?

If it is exposed to direct sunlight and heat in approximately 18 months the biothene will degrade to be NON-TOXIC. Even buried in landfill sites biothene will completely degrade due to the initial exposure to sunlight.

•   How does biothene work?

Biothene bags have a metal ion and a catalyst added to the polythene. These additional elements react to sunlight and this reaction breaks the molecular chains in the material making it safe and environmentally friendly.

•   How long has Biothene existed?

The concept was developed in 1970 by the Royal forestry college in Stockholm. In 2002 additional work was done to develop the product for commercial use.

•   Can Biothene be recycled?

There in no need for it to be recycled! Biothene degrades into completely natural non-toxic material. It can be used and re-used and then simply left to degrade naturally.

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