Question 1

What are they made of?

Accepted Answer

minliving Compostable Mailers are made from a combination of PBAT and modified cornstarch. PBAT is a compostable ingredient which bonds the renewable ingredients together and helps to rapidly compost mailers at home.

Question 2

Are these mailers padded?

Accepted Answer

No. We are in the midst of developing a padded version.

Question 3

What are the upgraded features of the latest Compostable Mailers?

Accepted Answer

Added a perforation line - easy and convenient opening without using scissors Reorganized the design layout on the back - the important information about composting can be read easily even when the mailer has been folded over to reuse. Enhanced the strength of the adhesive strips - making it tamper-proof

Question 4

What size mailer do I need?

Accepted Answer

These two general formulas decide the minimum size of mailer that you need.

Question 5

Where are they being sold now?

Accepted Answer

minliving Compostable Mailers are currently being sold in the US and Canada.

Question 6

Why should you use minliving compostable mailers?

Accepted Answer

Finally there is an alternative compostable mailer that allows you and your customers to choose a safer, gentler alternative for mother nature without sacrificing quality and durability. Now you can shop or do business with confidence knowing that your purchases encourage a conscientious way of living.

Question 7

How do we compost them?

Accepted Answer

First prepare a home-compost bin with the good ratio of brown materials* and green materials*.  (To learn more, visit our How It Works) Secondly, remove any labels or tape on minliving compostable mailers. Then, cut them into strips so that it would compost faster. Next, place it into your compost bins together with your brown materials and eventually add green materials while following the 3:1 ratio. After putting it together, turn your compost bin from time to time to aerate it. Expect it to disintegrate and break down within 120 days.

Question 8

Can I customize my minliving compostable mailers?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! However, it comes with a minimum order quantity. For customized minliving Compostable mailers, you may send us an email on our Contact Us page.

Question 9

Why does it have a scent?

Accepted Answer

minliving Compostable Mailers are made of cornstarch that’s why it is natural that it carries its natural scent. However, rest assured that this scent would NOT transfer to the contents of the mailers. To lighten this scent, simply open up the mailer and leave them out for a day or two.

Question 10

Compostable vs. Biodegradable

Accepted Answer

While both help the environment in their own ways, they still have a significant difference when it comes to how materials break down. Biodegradable products break down into small micro-plastics that could still contaminate and harm the environment but certified home-compostable products break down completely and can also be safely eaten by microorganisms.

Question 11

What happens if it ends in landfills/water?

Accepted Answer

minliving Compostable Mailers still break down in landfills but will take 2 years to compost than in an industrial or home composting environment. This is considerably quicker than plastic mailers which take 400 years or more to break down. In water, minliving Compostable Mailers still break down even if it is water resistant but will take a longer time because of the cooler temperature.

Question 12

What is the shelf life of minliving Compostable mailers?

Accepted Answer

minliving Compostable mailers are designed to break down within a reasonable time. However, when kept in a cool, dry environment and is out of direct sunlight, our mailers last for 9-12months. If you are planning on purchasing a bulk order, we recommend buying a quantity sufficient for 3-6 months worth of shipments.

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