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Biodegradable and compostable products are becoming much more popular, which is really good news! However, the way biodegradable and compostable products are disposed of is currently lagging behind the technology and possibilities offered by the products themselves.
With regards to our Bamboo Babe compostable products, although they will break down (at a slower rate) in a properly managed home compost, we don’t recommend putting them into home-based composting as the pads contain biological fluids which may pose a health hazard. Instead we recommend commercial composting where 100% pathogen kill can be obtained and which may be available through your local council. Its best to check with your local council to find out what options they have on offer. The individual wrapper and outer bag are made from compostable film, so that could be placed in home-based composting, however, it will break down in a properly managed and microbiologically balanced landfill.
If you are disposing of them in the traditional method, i.e. in the rubbish bin, we would recommend using a biodegradable garbage bag for biodegradable waste products. This bag will itself break down, quickly allowing the contents to break down. What is beyond our control is the landfill environment that biodegradable and compostable products find themselves in (this is up to Councils to operate). Ideally, an environment rich in organic content and moisture is most desirable and would best suit compostable products in their degradation cycle rather than being bundled in with all the other general waste. In ideal microbiological conditions our pads will break down in 180 days* compared to 500-800 years for traditional pads.
Even though we don’t have control over the waste or landfill environment, nor do we have control over waste management practices, we are committed to providing the best available, innovative, green products. Ultimately, we trust that consumer demand will force change to the way used biodegradable and compostable products are disposed.Innovative companies such as Global Composting Solutions in NZ manufacture 'in vessel' commercial composting systems that are specially designed to compost products such as baby diapers (nappies) and feminine hygiene pads (Absorbent Hygiene Waste or AHW). Their technology enables 100% pathogen kill (very important for any blood borne diseases) and the resultant organic product is completely safe to use. Further information can be found here: https://www.globalcomposting.solutions/hotrot-diaper-system(*according to our manufacturer's data)