Degradable Plastic Bag Introduced

New 100% degradable ENVIRO-BAG introduced by EPS Environmental Packaging Systems.

Pawleys Island, SC (PRWEB) April 11, 2008 -- EPS Environmental Packaging Systems (www.envpacsys.com) today announced the introduction of the new ENVIRO-BAG plastic T-shirt grocery bag. The Enviro-Bag incorporates the latest OXO-Degradable technology from EPI Environmental Plastics of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Enviro-Bag will be presented at the upcoming FMI Trade Show in Las Vegas, Booth # 872.

"This technology has been used in over 50 countries around the world for several years and it is time for us to get on board," said Joe Morris, Director of EPS. "We now have available to us a product that can help resolve many of the issues facing the Packaging Industry today. The Enviro-Bag is 100% Degradable, Recyclable, Reusable, and performs as well or better than the traditional plastic bag. All of this, and it does not have to increase the Grocer's bagging costs."

The Enviro-Bag has been under evaluation in several Supermarkets for the past several weeks with very positive feedback. "The stores actually see the performance of the bags as an improvement and the Shoppers and Customers really like the fact that they are taking this positive step," said Morris.

The Enviro-Bag is made here in the US to take advantage of shipping costs as well as controlled degradation times. On average, the bag has a normal shelf life of about 1 year before the onset of the degradation process. After initial use the degradation process can be initiated by UV light, heat, mechanical stress, or a combination of all three of these. Should the bag be carelessly discarded as litter, the degradation process can be triggered by one of the above factors. The time frame for full degradation may vary depending on environmental conditions as well as location, time of year, and other varying factors, but the process should begin within a few months. In landfill conditions, the initial degradation process can be triggered by heat build-up or mechanical stress as the Landfill begins to settle. After initial degradation, the molecular weight and structure can break down to the point where biodegradation can begin and reach completation within as little as 12 to 24 months, again depending on prevailing conditions. This degradation process, specific to EPI's TDPA additive, has been well established and outlined through collaboration and research by several Scientists and Universities in Europe and around the World. In addition, this TDPA additive technology is already in use in plastic Landfill covers (Enviro-Cover by EPI) around the US, and is approved for use in all 50 States.

The Scientific Documentation is available upon request from:
Joe Morris, 803.381.8818, www.envpacsys.com. or www.degradableplasticbags.com

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