Did you know that biodegradable bags are produced in Nur-Sultan ?

Biopaket company produces biotic-degradable polymer sacks and bags made from 100% plant materials (potato starch and corn resin).

The company plans to expand its production in Nur-Sultan. Possibilities of the project implementation were discussed during the meeting with representatives of the company. Astana Invest held a consultation on obtaining state support measures, as well as on issues of cooperation in the process of implementing this project.

Reference:

• More than 40 countries have imposed restrictions on the use of plastic bags.
• In the autumn of 2004, the world's first biodegradable bags were launched on the market in the UK.
• Tax on plastic bags was introduced in Latvia.
• A complete ban on the use of new packages was introduced in 2013 in Singapore, Bangladesh and Taiwan.