1. EcoBags Enterprise
Biodegradable Bags

2. What is Biodegradable?
Material that left to itself will be decomposed by natural processes ( microorganisms).
Capable of being broken down (decomposed) rapidly by the action of microorganisms. Biodegradable substances include food scraps, cotton, wool, wood, human and animal waste, manufactured products based on natural materials (such as paper, and vegetable-oil).

3. Product Details
Our biodegradable carry bags are here to replace regular single use plastic carry bags once and for all. Our bio bags look like plastic bags, but do not contain any conventional plastic. They are made from vegetable starch and other natural additives, allowing them to completely biodegrade in 3-4 months leaving no toxic residue. They can replace plastic carry bags in almost all applications and are completely environment friendly.
Contains no polyolefin plastic and made from all natural extracts
Biodegradable and Compostable in nature
Oxygen barrier
Natural antistatic properties
Oil resistant
Recyclable with paper
Dissolvable in high temperature water (>80C)
Safe if accidentally consumed by animals
Our bags can replace plastics in multiple places like Shopping bags, Carry bags, Garment bags, Laundry bags, Garbage bags, Aprons , Films/Sheets, Wrapping covers, Pet Waste Bags, Seat Covers and so on.

4. Renewable Raw Material
Corn
Potato
Cassava
Sugarcane
Procuring final product advantages in terms of environmental impact :
Reduction of fossil resources
Reduction CO² emissions

5. Did you know?
Every single piece of plastic ever made (other than the ones burnt) still exists.
We have made more plastic products in the last decade than in the last century.
50% of the plastics we produce, we use once and throw away
We currently recover only five percent of the plastics we produce.
Worldwide one million bags are used every minute i.e. Annually 500 billion plastic bags
It takes 500-1,000 years for plastic to degrade.

6. India’s Situation with plastic
In India, total generation of plastic waste is estimated to be approximately million tones per annum
More than 15,000 tones of plastic waste are generated in the major cities in India every day, of which 6,000 tones remain uncollected and littered
Cities like Bangalore alone generates nearly 10,50,000 KG of plastic garbage a day
India’s contribution to plastic waste that is dumped into the Indian ocean every year is a massive 60%
Packaging represents the single-largest sector of plastics use and accounts for 35 percent of plastic consumption.
Plastic waste constitutes on average 9-10% of the local waste collected daily.

7. India’s Situation with plastic
Non-woven bags are passed off as cloth bags due to texture, but they are essentially polypropylene bags.
Even paper cups have a layer of plastic in-between them to withstand temperature and be rigid.
Plastic ban is ineffective so far due to difficult enforcement and no proper alternatives.
It is common across India to find sewers and drainage systems clogged by single use plastic bags which cause severe cases of malaria and dengue due to the increased population of mosquitoes that breed on these flooded sewers.
This not only creates a litter problem but also leads to spread of multiple diseases

9. Some of these compounds found in plastic have been found to alter hormones or have other potential human health effects.
Plastic
Common Uses
Adverse Health Effects
Polyvinylchloride (#3PVC)
Food packaging, plastic wrap, containers for toiletries, cosmetics, crib bumpers, floor tiles, pacifiers, shower curtains, toys, water pipes, garden hoses, auto upholstery, inflatable swimming pools
Can cause cancer, birth defects, genetic changes, chronic bronchitis, ulcers, skin diseases, deafness, vision failure, indigestion, and liver dysfunction
Phthalates (DEHP, DINP, and others)
Softened vinyl products manufactured with phthalates include vinyl clothing, emulsion paint, footwear, printing inks, non-mouthing toys and children’s products, product packaging and food wrap, vinyl flooring, blood bags and tubing, IV containers and components, surgical gloves, breathing tubes, general purpose labware, inhalation masks, many other medical devices
Endocrine disruption, linked to asthma, developmental and reporoductive effects. Medical waste with PVC and pthalates is regularly incinerated causing public health effects from the relese of dioxins and mercury, including cancer, birth defects, hormonal changes, declining sperm counts, infertility, endometriosis, and immune system impairment.
Polycarbonate, with Bisphenol A (#7)
Water bottles
Scientists  have linked very low doses of bisphenol A exposure to cancers, impaired  immune function, early onset of puberty, obesity, diabetes, and  hyperactivity, among other problems (Environment California)
Polystyrene
Many food containers for meats, fish, cheeses, yogurt, foam and clear clamshell containers, foam and rigid plates, clear bakery containers, packaging "peanuts", foam packaging, audio cassette housings, CD cases, disposable cutlery, building insulation, flotation devices, ice buckets, wall tile, paints, serving trays, throw-away hot drink cups, toys
Can irritate eyes, nose and throat and can cause dizziness and unconsciousness. Migrates into food and stores in body fat. Elevated rates of lymphatic and hematopoietic cancers for workers.
Polyethelyne (#1 PET)
Water and soda bottles, carpet fiber, chewing gum, coffee stirrers, drinking glasses, food containers and wrappers, heat-sealed plastic packaging, kitchenware, plastic bags, squeeze bottles, toys
Suspected human carcinogen
Polyester
Bedding, clothing, disposable diapers, food packaging, tampons, upholstery
Can cause eye and respiratory-tract irritation and acute skin rashes
Urea-formaldehyde
Particle board, plywood, building insulation, fabric finishes
Formaldehyde is a suspected carcinogen and has been shown to cause birth defects and genetic changes. Inhaling formaldehyde can cause cough, swelling of the throat, watery eyes, breathing problems, headaches, rashes, tiredness
Polyurethane Foam
Cushions, mattresses, pillows
Bronchitis, coughing, skin and eye problems. Can release toluene diisocyanate which can produce severe lung problems
Acrylic
Clothing, blankets, carpets made from acrylic fibers, adhesives, contact lenses, dentures, floor waxes, food preparation equipment, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, paints
Can cause breathing difficulties, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, weakness, headache and fatigue
Tetrafluoro-ethelyne
Non-stick coating on cookware, clothes irons, ironing board covers, plumbing and tools
Can irritate eyes, nose and throat and can cause breathing difficulties

10. Bio-Corn Starch Bag
Our Biobag is made naturally from corn starch. It contains zero petroleum-based component
Our Biobag is most ideal in carrying dry items. It is comparable to the strength of your normal plastic bags. Please re-use it as much as possible!
We highly recommend to compost our Biobag using home composting method which normally would take around days for it to be converted into nutritious compost for our mother Nature

11. Our Commitment Our target Our task
Replacement of conventional products through environment friendly ones
Our task
Promotion and implementation of biodegradable and compostable products made from renewable resources

12. Action Area Carrier bags Waste bags 1. Bags Laundry bags 2. Hygine
Plates
Cups
Cutlery
3. Catering
Garment Bags
4. Packaging

13. Environmental arguments
Environment protection - CO²
Greenhouse effect
Melting of the poles
Growing landfill site
Plastic responsible for death of several animals

14. Size(Dimensions)Width * Length CMs(Inches) approx
Product List
S.No
Item & Description
Size(Dimensions)Width * Length CMs(Inches) approx 1
Griphole Bag - Small
20 * 30 (8 *12) 2
Griphole Bag - Medium
25 * 40 (10 * 15) 3
Griphole Bag - Large
35 *40 (13 * 20) 4
W Carry Bag - Small
26/16 * 35 (6 * 13) 5
W Carry Bag - Medium
35/21 * 40 (8 * 16) 6
W Carry Bag - Large
41/25 * 50 (10 * 20) 7
Garment Bag - Small
25 * 30 (10 * 12) 8
Garment Bag - Medium
28 * 35 (11 * 14) 9
Garment Bag - Large
30 * 40 (12 * 16) 10
Garbage Bag
40 * 60 (16 * 24)

15. Product Data Sheet

16. Product Test Datasheet

17. FAQs How long do the Ecobags take to biodegrade ?
While traditional Plastics products may take upto thousand years to degrade, Ecobags bags biodegrade within 3-6 months depending on where it is being disposed.
What are these Ecobags bags made of ?
They are primarily made of vegetable starch like tapioca, corn etc along with some other natural extracts and resins and DO NOT contain polyethylene or polypropylene.
If these bags are soluble in water, will they dissolve in the rain ?
No. These bags are soluble only in boiling water so they will not dissolve in the rain. They will however slightly loosen depending on the intensity of the rain.
If these bags dissolve in water are they harmful to the nature ?
No, they are not. They are completely anti toxic and will not harm the animals or the environment.
What are the colors used in the bags ?
The colors used are natural dyes and are also anti toxic and environment friendly.

18. FAQs Where can we use the bags ?
Potential applications are numerous. We can use these bags in almost every avenue plastic bags are being used.
Food services
Agriculture/horticulture
Consumer electronics
Automotive
Consumer goods and household appliances
Are oxo-fragmentable plastic bags same as biodegradable bags ?
Please do not mistake oxo- fragmentable for biodegradable bags. Oxo-fragmentable plastic bags will only break down into smaller pieces over time but will not biodegrade or compost likewise.

19. Thank You Connect Us EcoBags Enterprise 116, Kasturi Nagar,
Bangalore, Karnataka –
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