Are these bags made from compostable materials, or are they plastic? (What are they made of?)
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It looks like they use the material EPI, which when I looked it up online, looks to be a chemical additive that speeds up the decomposition of the bags. When I purchased them I remember seeing somewhere that they decompose in 18 months. I used to use Arm & Hammer bags because they worked well and had the oder deterrent but I felt bad using so much plastic. But then I tried compostable bags and they were awful and smelled so bad (usually a floral scent) and were small or flimsy. These seem to be the best middle ground, in my opinion.
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These bags are NOT compostable or biodegradable! Earth friendly they are not either as they use a chemical to break the plastic down faster...From the company: "Our bags are are neither. We plan to have a 100% compostable line in the next couple of months so check back with us."
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See someone elses answer below! These bags are great, as far as I am concerned!
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Yes, they are made of solid plastics. Very durable and has a good weight to it.
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They appear to be plastic, but they are actually a kind of soft vinyl and stuffed with filler. So they were kind of soft.
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They are weighted bags, I'm not sure of the material inside them but I would guess it is sand
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The bags that are still in the box, say BPA free. I have taken the containers out of box. I have no idea on them. Hope this helps
1937111
I am not sure. I would call it a canvas material. They are nice - a cut above most bags like this.
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They are made of plastic. I've been using them for quite a while and they are holding up well, although one was cracked when I received them. I use them to prepare meals and place them in the freezer for later use for my father.
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The bags are made of canvas, double thickness I think. I haven't cut one open to view the contents but it isn't corn. Feels very similar to corn filled bags though. The contents are supposed to be water resistant so you don't have to worry about sprouting or rotting. I think the quality & feel of the bags are very good based on other sets I have used. I hope this helps Brian. I have no regrets buying two of these corn hole sets.
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They are made of heavy duty UV protected HDPE made from post consumer recycled material. As such they are PVC free and BPA free.
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They are plastic as in Ziplock bag type of plastic. They are very reasonable and perfect for party treats.
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The bags I buy are plastic costed aluminum. I don't know if our recycler is set up to handle this type of material. However, you will not find a better brand of coffee for the money spent. Plain or columbian are both very tasty with no bite.
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I'm not sure if these boxes are actually made from recycled material, however, they are recyclable.
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I love these bags and the package does say they are "designed to decompose in a short period of time" into a material that can be "bio-assimilated." I think that is the best you can get for plastic bags...I have found them to be pretty sturdy and a good deal. I do need plastic bags in two small trash bins in the bathrooms, and I feel better about using these than any other option I have found.
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no, it's not biodegradable. :( that is my only guilt---i try to offset my use of plastics in other ways. Since i have used biodegradable bags before, they are great but it does add up with costs.
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Hi, The sides of the package don't display information about the biodegradability, just that they are 'extra long, extra strong, and lavender scented'. If you go to the manufacturer's website, however, you can find out that the core of each roll is made from recycled materials (as is the packaging) and the bag is a corn-based, all natural, compostable product. See more at http://www.earthrated.com/about/. Thanks.
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Bags are NOT made of paper. I believe the plastic is quite durable - not really thin. Maybe like a good thick zip lock bag. If something pointed is put in the bag, it may rip but that would be true of even a very thick plastic.