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Biodegradable bags are bags made from materials that are able to decompose naturally. Every year approximately 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are used world wide. Biobags will help to decrease the amount of plastic bag consumed. Many festivals, stores and companies are beginning to use different types of biodegradable bags to become more environmentally safe.

Companies
There are many different companies using different kinds of biodegradable bags. Many stores have also chosen to go "Green" by using biodegrable bags."Multinational baking giant Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV of Mexico City" claims to have been the first to make "oxo-biodegradable metalized polypropylene snack bag". In addition to that a companie named "Doo Bandits", has created biodegradable bags used for picking up dog waste.

Materials
Most bags are made from corn based materials. many bags are also made from paper, organic materials, or polycaprolactone, of course all materials must be completely biodegradable.