Ad/Vantage EcoComp: From Waste to Resource!
An unbleached, water-repellent paper with high strength properties, specifically designed to produce paper bags for wet organic waste from both household and commercial kitchens.
Made from 100% virgin kraft paper from Nordic softwood fibres, it contains no plastic or coating. Thanks to its water repellent properties, Ad/Vantage EcoComp paper prevents water and/or acid leaks from kitchen scraps while minimising odours.
With Ad/Vantage EcoComp, you benefit from a high-performance paper with no tears, no leaks, and no need for double bagging!
The use of a paper bag in a ventilated bin mitigates the problems of a messy and smelly environment because the paper has a unique ability to absorb and remove moisture when ventilated. Among the benefits are a reduction in unpleasant odours, lower weight, which is good for transportation, and a decrease in the risk of the waste freezing to the bin.
Collecting bio-waste in paper bags offers advantages over other alternatives.
For composting: unlike bioplastic bags, paper bags are fully degradable and leave no harmful residues, ensuring high-quality compost.
For biogas production: organic waste collected in paper bags can produce up to 14 times more biomethane compared to bioplastic bags, making it the optimal choice for renewable energy.
However, to be effective, these paper bags must be resistant to moisture and acidity to reliably hold organic waste.
Sustainability & Compostability
Is Ad/Vantage EcoComp home compostable?
Yes, Ad/Vantage EcoComp is Industrial and Home Compostable under DIN EN 13432.
Why is Ad/Vantage EcoComp not made from recycled paper?
Recycled fibres often lack the strength and durability needed to withstand the moisture and acidity of kitchen waste. Using fresh fibres allows the bag to handle water and acids while maintaining its structural integrity, helping prevent leaks and breakage during collection and transport.
Does Ad/Vantage EcoComp contain added plastic? Is it coated or laminated?
No - no coating, no lamination, or added plastic, only 100% kraft paper.
Strength & Applications
Can Ad/Vantage EcoComp resist acidic food waste like citrus peel?
Yes, Ad/Vantage EcoComp is engineered to withstand both moisture and acidity, making it suitable for a wide range of organic waste types such as citrus peels and coffee grounds.
Is it possible to produce larger bags using Ad/Vantage EcoComp?
Yes, thanks to the strength and stretch properties of the Ad/Vantage EcoComp, making larger bags for collecting bio waste is possible.
However, for optimum handling and durability of larger bags, there is the option of Ad/Vantage EcoComp E with an even higher stretchability.
How does high stiffness benefit the end user?
The high stiffness of Ad/Vantage EcoComp makes it easier to fill the bag while it is placed in the open bag holder, as the bag stands upright without collapsing. This also minimizes contact with the bag holder, allowing the paper walls to breathe, which helps reduce moisture buildup and unpleasant odours.
Is an open bag holder necessary?
Yes. A bag made of Ad/Vantage EcoComp is not supposed to be filled in a closed tight space or on a flat surface. A ventilated bag holder with ridges on the bottom is therefore necessary to keep the air circulating around and beneath the bag, which helps reducing the odours and keeps the bag dry.
How often should the bag be replaced?
Optimally, every 3 days even if the bag is not full.
Is Ad/Vantage EcoComp food contact safe?
Yes, Ad/Vantage EcoComp is food contact approved (dry, moist and fatty). In fact, it is an optimal base paper for fruit and vegetable bags.
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Ad/Vantage EcoComp
Ad/Vantage EcoCompAd/Vantage EcoComp is an unbleached, water-repellent paper with high strength properties that has been developed specifically to produce bags used for the collection and composting of wet organic household waste. It is made from high-quality, responsibly sourced Nordic fibres.
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