Bioplastic Bags: Will the bags biodegrade in the marine environment/sea?

Whilst compostable bioplastic bags will break down faster in a marine environment (estimated within 12 months), they will still harm marine animals if they end up in the ocean.

We have a range of FSC™ certified paper bags as an alternative to our bioplastic bags. The bioplastics industry is developing rapidly and a new type of bioplastic called PHA, this material biodegrades rapidly in a marine environment and should be commercially available within two years.