You may have already noticed that we’ve made an exciting update to an everyday ostomy essential, reducing its impact on the environment. It’s a small change with a big benefit for our planet, while still delivering the quality you can trust.
We’re thrilled to let you know our disposal bags are now biodegradable!
As strong and high quality as the ones you are used to, our new disposal bags look and feel like ordinary plastic, but are in fact madeusing innovative D2W technology, which ordinary plastic at the end of it’s life into a material with a different molecular structure, which is completely biodegradable.
No toxic residue or persistent microplastics, this innovative solution is part of our commitment to sustainability, without compromising on the performance of the disposal bags.
How does it work?
D2W technology transforms ordinary plastic into a completely different material when exposed to oxygen in the open environment. This new material is no longer plastic and becomes biodegradable, breaking down naturally with the presence of bacteria and fungi.
Our new disposal bags will go through a continuous and irreversible process of degradation and biodegradation, leaving behind only carbon dioxide, water, and biomass – nothing harmful to the planet.
Will they start to break down in my house?
Our new biodegradable disposal bags are designed to behave like ordinary plastic bags during their typical service life, which is around 18 months. After this period, and only when exposed to the open environment, the biodegradation process begins, causing the bags to break down. If the bags are kept sealed in their white outer bag, their life expectancy is extended, ensuring they remain effective for longer.
How long do they take to biodegrade?
The biodegradation process takes around 20 months to compete. Which is much faster than ordinary plastics which can take 100-400 years at landfill.
Do I need to dispose of them any differently?
You can continue to dispose of the disposal bags (and their contents) as you usually do. Only when they arrive at landfill and are exposed to the open environment and soil will they begin to biodegrade.
We’re excited about this change and the positive impact it will have on creating a more sustainable future. Please get in touch with our lovely care teams if you have any questions!