Are Biodegradable Mailers Actually Biodegradable?

With the rapid development of the economy, the logistics industry is also developing rapidly. With the rapid development of logistics and e-commerce and the improvement of people's environmental awareness, biodegradable mailers have also been gradually promoted. Because they are considered to be fully biodegradable and more environmentally friendly, they are welcomed and recognized by many people. But is it really more environmentally friendly?

Understand how biodegradable mailers work.

Biodegradable mailers are designed to decompose when exposed to natural environmental conditions. These mailers are usually made of plant materials (such as corn starch) or biodegradable plastics, which are specially designed to decompose faster than traditional plastics. If handled correctly, these mailers will decompose into harmless substances over time.

However, the decomposition of biodegradable mailers depends largely on specific conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and the presence of microorganisms. In a controlled composting environment, biodegradable mailers may decompose within a few months. However, in landfills, this process may take longer because the conditions are not suitable for decomposition.

Therefore, many industry experts believe that fully biodegradable mailers are not degradable under natural conditions. They can only be decomposed into environmentally friendly substances under specific conditions such as composting, soil burial, and fresh water. If collected improperly, it will not automatically degrade like ordinary plastic courier bags. If it enters the ocean, it will not automatically degrade because there are no microbial enzymes available on land. According to statistics, only a small number of fully biodegradable mailers are professionally collected and processed under existing conditions. Therefore, it goes against the original intention of using fully biodegradable mailers and cannot bring real environmental benefits.

So, can biodegradable mail really be biodegradable? The answer is yes, but there are things to pay attention to. They require specific conditions to decompose effectively, and if they are not handled properly, their environmental benefits may be damaged. Therefore, strict garbage classification is required, and biodegradable garbage such as fully biodegradable mailers needs to be uniformly and centrally processed. In this sense, recycling is not a fashion or trend, but a common task, so both fully biodegradable mailers and plastic poly mailer bags must be centrally recycled to achieve the purpose of environmental protection.

As a sustainable packaging supplier, BioPack provides a series of innovative sustainable mailing bags, including biodegradable, compostable, home compostable, and recyclable mailers. Brands can customize maiers of different materials according to the needs of the market and customer groups, and embrace a green future together!