Polythene UK launches compostable checkout bags
Polythene UK is offering free compostable checkout bags to visitors to the easyFairs ECOPACK show next February to help promote the product launch and ultimately persuade consumers, supermarket buyers, and government members to switch to a ‘greener’ option.
The firm is the first company in the UK to stock 100% compostable checkout bags known as ‘Polycomp’ bags. Already the product has attracted much interest – including a visit from David Cameron this November.
Managing Director James Woollard notes, “This way consumers will be able to buy their compostable bags at the checkout for the same price as they would spend on the rolls of bags, use them to take their shopping home, then reuse them in their green bins, so their food waste can go for anaerobic digestion or other composting methods.”