Tetra bio bags and nature

January 29th, 2010 by admin

Recently, the public of the world has been aware of the dangers to the environment caused by non degradable plastics and there has been an increasing call for the use of degradable plastics.Also, in any packaging the golden triangle of health, pleasure and convenience must be adhered too as it is the current trend amongst the youth of the world.Tetra bio bags, which are manufactured by TetraPak have been in business since nineteen hundred and fifty three (1953) and have since made several additions and changes to their packaging.

The history of how they to popular use is long and illustrated.The first ones was launched in nineteen fifty three (1953) called the tetraclassic which the founder Ruben Rausing had been working on since ninieteen forty three (1943).Using a system of plastic and aluminum coated paperboard combined with an aseptic filling system, these cartons had the ability to be perfectly airtight.These initial cartons were tetrahedra, leading to the company’s name: TetraPak, derived from “four” in the Greek languageAnother one called the TetraBrik was introduced in nineteen sixty three (1963), which was a rectangular cuboid carton.Later, more cartons were launched such as the tetrawedge which was wedge shaped and tetraprisma which was round octagonal and then there was the tetrafino which was a pouch shaped packaging.Some other tetra bio bags include tetrarex(gable top), tetratop(paper and plastic moulded in one) and the now discontinued tetraking.Recently, tetra bio bags have been introduced for vegetables opposing the tin culture.This new tetra bio bags, called tetrarecart are laminated paper boxes and allow for more subtle reprocessing of vegetables than canning permits.Cartons called tetraprisma Aspetic packages with re closable screw caps are being used by wineries to sell five hundred milliliters and one liter boxes. Although unsuited for long term storage or aging of wines, the tetra bio bags save weight and space and eliminate the concerns of glass bottle disposal, saving consumers money.

There is an evolution and responsibility on the manufacturers of tetra bio bags i.e. the packs.A hundred percent traceability in wood fibers in its paperboard from suppliers in Europe and south America has been achieved by tetra pack who make the tetra bio bags.These cartons are green with a competitive environmental footprint.They are easy to transport as they are lighter in weight than glass and also take up less space.

The growth in the use tetra bio bags is expected to be even more as the consumption of milk and other packages liquids is going up steadily with the emergence of more economies and more additions to the middle class of the world. Today, the packaging itself almost acts as the salesman and does the job of attracting the consumer’s interest.Many countries use tetra bio bags today from Sweden to China to India.

Keep Waste Out of Landfills by Using Bio Bags

December 24th, 2009 by admin

Bio bags can halt the proliferation of polyethylene based plastic trash bags in our landfills. Plastic trash bags are made from materials that resist decomposition and contaminate the soil. Constructed of renewable raw components like non genetically modified starch and agricultural materials, bio bags are completely compostable and break down readily in soil and in both fresh and salt water. When assimilated by the microorganisms that are present in the environment, bio bags become part of the natural cycle instead of a disruption. Bio bags break down into organic waste and disappear as they are eaten by naturally occuring microorganisms and returned to the environment as carbon dioxide. And, as we know, plants use carbon dioxide in the photosynthesis process. Bio bags fit very nicely into the cycle of life.

Cornstarch is the main component of bio bags. Not only do they leave a light footprint on the environment, they also support American farmers by purchasing their corn crops. No plastics of any kind go into the manufacture of bio bags. These bags breathe by letting heat and moisture escape, thus reducing bacterial buildup and odor, and decompose harmlessly within 10 to 45 days in a controlled composting environment. Decomposition in a natural, land setting is comparable to that of paper, leaves and food waste; in fresh or salt water, decomposition generally occurs within eight to 14 months. (However, it would be environmentally irresponsible to dump waste in any form of container, even bio bags, in our oceans, lakes, rivers and streams.) Bio bags are also shelf stable, meaning they will not begin to decompose until they are exposed to the earth and its microorganisms.

Bio bags come in several different sizes that are ideal for household use. Small sized bio bags are perfect for use in kitchen composting bins; as a matter of fact, the entire contents, bag and all, can be disposed of in a home compost pile. The compostable bag and its contents stay together. Bio bags are also available for use in standard kitchen trash containers and for lawn and leaf waste. (Think about it: does it really make sense to kill trees for paper bags to collect their leaves?) And, for people with pets, there are bio bags specifically designed to collect pet waste. Cat owners can dispose of the litter that remains behind after waste removal with the help of bio bag cat litter pan liners. Bio bag dog waste bags that are also compostable can be disposed of in a compost pile, bag, waste and all, where they will be consumed by microorganisms and returned to the environment.