Clear Food Grade Bags, labels & bag Sealers
Totally clear, food grade compostable cellulose (cellophane) bags available in a range of sizes and styles. Made using a more robust film than the PLA biofilm used for our greetings card bags. These bags are made in the UK from NatureFlex™, a compostable and biodegradable cellulose which is derived from renewable wood pulp, making them ideal as a more eco-friendly packaging alternative to current polypropylene, PVC bags etc. The cellulose film is coated with a thin 'PVdC' coating which makes it suitable for heat sealing and also suitable for food use. They can be sealed using a normal heat sealer or by using normal sticky tape or a label such as our print your own recycled self-adhesive labels. (Please note, in the interest of hygiene we can only accept returns of food grade cellulose bags that have not been opened. We are happy to supply samples for you to try before you buy.)
These bags are made in the UK from NatureFlex™ film that has been accredited compostable for both Industrial and Home Composting to 'EN 13432' and 'OK Compost Home'. They are also approved for Anaerobic digestion to ISO 15985. The film has also been tested to ensure that once composted there are no adverse (ecotoxic) effects on future plant growth to maintain a closed carbon loop.
Storage: To maximise shelf life. keep dry and below 30ºC (ideally between 17-23ºC) and away from a local heat source or direct sunlight.
Dimensions are approximate, +/- 5mm.
Why use Cellulose?
- 100% Natural
- 90% Biodegradable
- Made in the UK (sourced locally to help reduce a products carbon miles + ensure ethical employment practices)
- Suitable for food use
- Derived from renewable wood pulp.
- Heat-sealable
- Excellent barrier to water vapour, gases and aromas
- Resistant to oils and greases
- Receptive to adhesives and tear-tapes
- Excellent gloss and transparency
What is Cellulose?
Cellulose is a substance from a plants cell wall, this can be extracted from waste plant material to produce the bio film used in these bags. Once used, these bags will biodegrade producing CO2 and H2O, these 2 compounds are combined with sunlight and converted into energy by plants in a process called photosynthesis. The resulting tree growth can then be used to produce more bags.