BIOBAG AMERICAS, INC.
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA

is a world leader in providing bags and films for the collection of organic waste for the purpose of composting. Our mission is to keep organic waste from ever entering a landfill. Unlike regular plastic bags, BioBags are made from a resin derived from plants, vegetable oils and compostable polymers and can be consumed by micro-organisms that live in our soils. Because of this, our BioBags can be readily composted along with organic waste at municipal composting facilities. BioBag isn’t a large petroleum-based plastic bag company that now conveniently dabbles in the new world of compostable bags. We are, instead, a small company of dedicated employees, who are fully committed to ONLY producing certified compostable bags and films. BioBag Americas is a fully-owned subsidiary of (Norway) with headquarters in Dunedin, Florida. BioBag Americas was originally established in 2002 when BioGroupUSA secured the sales and marketing rights for the United States from BioBag International. The founder of BioGroupUSA, Dave Williams, and his partner, entrepreneur Terry Phillips believed strongly that certified compostable bags and films would soon become a necessary and viable part of solving food waste separation issues as “Zero Waste” initiatives expanded across the country. In 2011, BioGroupUSA changed its name to BioBag Americas, as the business was expanded to South America and Canada. Over the years, the BioBag brand name has become synonymous with high quality, certified compostable bags with consumers and businesses across the country. We work closely with community governments to establish food waste separation programs and help educate consumers on the benefits of keeping food waste and other compostable items from entering landfills. BioBags play an important part in the collection of organic waste for composting. Simply said, “ Today, BioBag is the leading retail brand of compostable bags in the country! (SPINS/IRI). More consumers use BioBags than all of our competitors combined. We are proud that Our customers should be confident that they are using the best truly compostable product with the highest integrity on the market. Please products are BPI certified to meet the ASTM D6400 specification. When it comes to making marketing claims regarding a product’s biodegradable or compostable attributes, the ASTM D6400 certification is the industry’s gold standard. The ASTM D6400 is the North American equivalent of the European EN 13432. Both specifications require that biodegradable/compostable products completely decompose in a composting setting in a specific time frame, leaving no harmful residues behind. It is important to note that the ASTM D6400 is an ASTM specification, meaning specific results must be attained to receive certification. Some manufacturers, who have not met the ASTM D6400 specification, may reference other ASTM standards to promote their products. Usually, these companies will reference the ASTM 6954 or the ISO 14855 as proof that they have surpassed some standard for biodegradation. In fact, the ASTM 6954 and the ISO 14855 are standard procedures to be followed for conducting tests and have no pass/fail requirements for heavy metal content or a product’s ability to disintegrate. The ASTM D6400 is currently the ultimate test for a biodegradable/compostable product’s ability to decompose in ideal composting conditions. Think about it…. If a product can’t “go away” after being ground up, tumbled, heated to 165 degrees, and placed in the optimum setting for decomposition, a well-run composting site, would it meet most consumers beliefs of what a biodegradable/compostable product should be? ) enacted into law a requirement that products sold in California must meet the ASTM D6400 specification to claim any “biodegradable qualities.” In fact, the state now requires the word “compostable” to be used to define a product’s ability to decompose. is the leading third-party non-GMO verification system in the United States. Products must meet strict criteria for GMO avoidance to achieve this verification. BioBag’s 3 Gallon Food Scrap Bags, 13 Gallon Food Scrap Bags, Compostable Commercial Liners, and Compostable Produce Bags have been Non-GMO Project Verified. Water Vapor Transmission Rate Using a bag with a high Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR), like a BioBag, is important because it helps with reducing the weight of organic food waste due to the loss of water vapor through evaporation. A high WVTR rate also reduces the growth of mold and fungus that cause odors. It is key that a bag with a high WVTR is used in a ventilated bin like BioBag’s Gives a higher comfort for personal hygiene, medical and hospital products because the moisture is not held toward the skin Production Technology BioBag is the world’s largest brand of certified compostable bags and films. We have sales offices in 20 countries and have production facilities in Europe, South America and North America. The production facilities and machines are specifically designed for quick and efficient production of bio products. The facilities’ capabilities include extruding, printing, and conversion of compostable film products. (For more information on the processing of Mater-Bi® films, see Although production of bio products is still a relatively new technology and process, our factories have established a high level of quality control. However, if you ever receive a BioBag product that is not meeting your expectations, please let us know and we will send you a replacement. Photos of compostable film extrusion in one of our production facilities. These modern landfills are designed to safely entomb waste and to protect the environment from the liquids and gases that are produced during the very slow breakdown of waste. The impediment of degradation is because the lack of exposure to air, water and sunlight which is needed for degradation. Therefore, by design, modern landfills greatly retard the degradation process to reduce the by-products that might otherwise contaminate groundwater and the air. They are also specially designed so that the land can be used after the landfill is capped and closed. Parks, golf courses and even airports have been built on top of closed landfills!