Biobag's new Food & Freezer Bags will do what any plastic storage bag does - keep food fresh in the fridge and freezer, but instead of leaching chemicals and living forever, these old bags can be returned to the earth as harmless organic matter at the end of their useful life, with no harmful microplastics or toxic residues.
It's kind of odd that refrigerated food storage bags weren't made of compostable materials way earlier. Compostable packaging already exists and if you buy compostable packaging right now, you are advised to store it in somewhere cool so it doesn't break down.
For beeswax wrap fans who are looking for a flexible packaging option for meat storage, these bags are also a viable option for your meat. Scott Morton from Biobag says they bags will do anything a traditional plastic bag will do:
Australian governments have agreed on the target of all plastic packaging being reusable, compostable or recyclable by 2025.
The new Food & Freezer Bags are available in two sizes, 4 litres and 6 litres.