“Green” carrier bags made of sugar cane

“I’m green” is the latest product in the range of green alternatives from Papier-Mettler. The recyclable packaging is made to at least 85% of the renewable raw material sugar cane.

The “green” bags can be re-used many times and are 100% recyclable. They have the same high strength as bags made of conventional PE virgin material and are available in low micron thicknesses. Even where print design is concerned, the availability of up to 10 colours means your options are unlimited - from simple line printing right through to photorealistic motifs.

Ecological product properties at a glance:

	More than 85% of the plastic´s raw material is made from renewable sugar cane
	is 100 % recyclable
	can be re-used many times
	Best CO2-footprint of all biopolymers
	Highest energy efficiency when compared to corn, sugar beet and fossil fuel
	Does not contribute to the destruction of tropical rainforests
	Does not compete with areas of land reserved for food production
	Available in low micron thicknesses
	Certification: DIN CERTCO, Vinçotte

In addition...

	All positive properties of conventional types of polyethylene
	Excellent printing quality, 10-colour printing possible
	No material soiling
	Cheaper than conventional biomaterials