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The House of Commons shop has switched to degradable carrier bags made from Biothene. Biothene is made using standard oil-based polythene plus an additive, which makes the bags degrade in 12-18 months. Biothene starts to degrade upon exposure to sunlight and the process is accelerated by heat, to leave a non-toxic residue.

Since April 2006, around 184,000 branded plastic bags have been purchased by the House of Commons. From April 2008, the Biothene bags are being phased in by the House of Commons as existing stocks are used up.

Other organisations that use Biothene bags for their shops include the Natural History Museum, London Zoo and the Tate galleries.

As we know, polythene bags have been in the spotlight for some time, and that they are the main cause for blame in the increase in our landfill sites. The true facts are that currently polythene bags account for less than 1% of total landfill use in the UK.

Bio-degradable bags will typically break down over ten times quicker than regular polythene, making it a economically more suitable alternative to regular polythene. Once disposed of, in the correct conditions, the bag will begin to fragment within 18 months. Small pieces will then break down and disappear, leaving only harmless traces
of carbon dioxide and water.

There are very few differences in bio-degradable polythene to regular polythene bags. You can be assured of the same look, feel, and strength of bags in Biothene, as in normal polythene. If you are a current user of carrier bags from Sun Plastics, then why not try Biothene on your next order!