This icon denotes packaging made from compostable material with a minimum 30% renewable content share. These products first disintegrate (within 12 weeks) and then biodegrade (within six months) into CO2, water and biomass, in line with industrial composting standard EN13432.

• Appears in: Compostable Packing Bags, Compostable Mailing Bags, Compostable Clear Mailing Bags, Compostable Black Mailing Bags, Compostable Green Mailing Bags, Compostable Co-Extruded Mailing Bags, Compostable Carrier Bags, Compostable Vest Carrier Bags, Compostable Display Bags, Compostable Window Bags, Biodegradable Starch-Based Bin Liners & Refuse Sacks, Printed Refuse Recycling Sacks

This icon denotes polythene-based products containing breakthrough biotransformation technology. These products are designed to be recycled but, in the unwanted event of littering, they are scientifically-proven to biodegrade into carbon dioxide, water and biomass in the open environment, leaving behind no microplastics.

• Appears in: Biodegradable Clear Bags, Biodegradable Mailing Bags, Biodegradable Carrier Bags, Recycled Clear Bags

Products and categories displaying this icon are part of Polybags' eco-friendly range - packaging that gets the job done whilst reducing environmental impact. Includes biodegradable and compostable packaging, plus products made from recycled content and renewable resources.

• Appears in: Eco-Packaging, Eco-friendly Mailing Bags, Eco-Friendly Packing Bags, Biodegradable Carrier Bags, Biodegradable Bin Liners & Refuse Sacks, Specialist Eco-friendly Packaging, Biodegradable Clear Bags, Clear Biodegradable Garment Covers, Recycled Vest Carriers, Coloured 100% Recycled Waste Sacks, Printed Recycling Sacks

This icon denotes that a product is certified to Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) - formerly known as the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This international mark of excellence assures customers in over 80 countries worldwide that products are manufactured to the highest possible standards.

• Appears in: Clear Stand-Up Pouches, Metallic Stand-Up Pouches, PolyKraft Window Stand-Up Pouches, Viva White Stand-Up Pouches, Dolav Liners

Products and categories displaying this icon are classified as food safe - i.e. they are made from food-grade polythene that meets all necessary legislative standards and guidelines for use whilst packaging or handling food.

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• Appears in: All categories in the Polybags Shop, including Food & Produce Bags, Stand-Up Pouches, Freezer Bags & Biodegradable Clear Bags

This icon denotes that the product (bag) is made from freezer-grade polythene. Our freezer bags contain an Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) additive that prevents them becoming brittle and cracking at temperatures as low as -30°C.

• Appears in: Freezer Bags

Products and categories displaying this icon are from Polybags' extra strong range. With a minimum thickness of 100 micron (400 gauge), these bags and film will demonstrate excellent strength and improved tear resistance, giving extra peace of mind to the customer.

• Appears in: Extra-Thick Bags, Heavy Duty Polybags, Zip Slider Bags, Zipper Reclosable Bags, Black Layflat Tubing, Black Super Layflat Tubing, Clear Super Layflat Tubing, Damp Proof Membrane, Wide Clear Sheeting, Wide Black Sheeting, Pallet Covers on the Roll, Loose Pallet Covers, Black Security Mail Sacks, Coloured Rubble Sacks

Products displaying this icon are Polymax bags. Exclusive to Polybags, these super-strong and super-thin bags use 40% less polythene than regular bags but offer the same strength, whilst providing cost savings of up to 25%.

• Appears in: Clear Hercules Polymax Bags, Clear Goliath Polymax Bags, Black Ultra Polymax Bags

This icon denotes our range of high security mailing bags and labels, which provide an extra level of security for your deliveries for added peace of mind.

• Appears in: Strong Opaque Plastic Mailers, Black Security Mail Sacks, Tamper Evident Mailers, Security Labels

Products and categories displaying this icon are peel & seal bags - quick and easy-to-use sealable bags that require no tape, clips, ties or external sealants. Simply peel off a layer of film and fold down the adhesive strip - simple as that!

• Appears in: Mailing Bags (all categories), Bubble Bags with Sealing Strips, Peel & Seal Card Bags, Peel & Seal Safety Bags, Clothing Display Bags, Clear Header Bags with Euroslot, Document Enclosed Envelopes, Adhesive Stickers & Hangers

This icon denotes a product or category from Polybags' range of resealable bags. Featuring a sturdy integral seal, these bags can be sealed over and over again with no need for any additional sealant, clip or tie.

• Appears in: Grip Seal Bags (all categories), Resealable Stand-Up Pouches, Grip Seal Header Bags, Zip Slider Bags, Ziplite Resealable Bags, Zipper Reclosable Bags, Freezer Bags, Grip Seal Carrier Bags, Clip Close Carrier Bags

Products and categories displaying this icon are made from industry-standard pink antistatic polythene, which prevents the build-up of static electricity on its surface. Note: to protect delicate electronic items, try our range of static shield (ESD) bags - see below.

• Appears in: Pink Antistatic Packaging, Pink Antistatic Bags & Liners, Pink Antistatic Bubble Bags, Pink Antistatic Grip Seal Bags, Pink Antistatic Layflat Tubing

This icon denotes a bag that can protect its contents from the effects of an electrostatic discharge (ESD) or electric shock. These multi-layered polythene bags are suitable for use with delicate electronic components or static-sensitive items.

• Appears in: Static Shielding Bags (ESD), Open Top ESD Bags, Grip-Seal ESD Bags

Products displaying this icon are made - either entirely or in part - from recycled material. These eco-friendly products either use recycled in-house waste or material from recycled consumer products to reduce their environmental impact.

• Appears in: 100% Recycled Mailing Bags, Coloured 100% Recycled Waste Sacks, UK's Best Range of Black Sacks, 100% Recycled Clear Bags, Builders' Rolls (Wide Sheeting), Recycled Vest Carriers, Paper Carrier Bags, Economy Paper Bags

Products displaying this icon are derived from sugars, oils, starches or other natural, renewable sources that - unlike fossil fuels - can be replenished. These bioplastics can be converted into polymers using similar processes to those used by traditional polythene.

• Appears in: Compostable Bags, Compostable Mailing Bags, Brown Biopaper Stand-Up Pouches, Brown Biopaper 'Keep Calm' Stand-Up Pouches

I'm Green is an eco-friendly polythene made from ethanol derived from sugar cane, rather than traditional fossil fuels. It performs just like traditional polythene, but is carbon-neutral, fully recyclable and 95% renewable.

• Appears in: I'm Green Mailing Bags, I'm Green Packing Bags, I'm Green Carrier Bags, I'm Green Gusseted Bags & Liners, I'm Green Multi-Language Safety Bags

Products displaying this icon are made from paper - a popular alternative to polythene packaging when the functional benefits of plastic, such as strength, flexibility and moisture resistance, are not essential.

• Appears in: Paper Mailing Bags, Paper Carrier Bags, Colourful Paper Bags, Economy Paper Bags, Gift Bags, Stand-Up Pouches, Specialist Waste Sacks

Products displaying this icon are made from recyclable high density polyethylene (HDPE). This means they can be recycled and converted into a new HDPE product, thus helping to reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

• Appears in: Produce & Food Bags (all categories), Shop Counter Poly Sheets, Economy Vest Style Carriers (most categories), Black & Gold Fashion Carriers, Black Waste Sacks on the Roll, Coloured Rubble Sacks, Pedal, Square & Swing Bin Liners, Dog Poo Bags

Products displaying this icon are made from recyclable low density polyethylene (LDPE). This means they can be recycled and converted into a new LDPE product, thus helping to reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

• Appears in: Most product categories in the Polybags Shop

Products displaying this icon are made from recyclable polypropylene (PP). This means they can be recycled and converted into a new polypropylene product, thus helping to reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

• Appears in: Clear Retail Display Bags (most categories), Card Bags, High Gloss Display Film Rolls, Flower Sleeves, Film Front Bags, Clear Header Bags with Euroslot

Products displaying this icon are made from recyclable polystyrene (PS). This means they can be recycled and converted into a new polystyrene product, thus helping to reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

• Appears in: Loose Fill

Products displaying this icon are made from recyclable material, classified as 'Other (7)' in the categorisation of recyclable plastics. These products can therefore be recycled and converted into a new product, thus helping to reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

• Appears in: Vacuum Pouch Bags

Products displaying this icon are made from recyclable paper. This means they can be recycled and converted into a new paper or cardboard product, thus helping to reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

• Appears in: Kraft Paper Gussetted Mailers, Kraft Paper Gussetted Mailers, Paper Carrier Bags, Colourful Paper Bags, Economy Paper Bags, Specialist Waste Sacks

Products and categories displaying this icon are eligible for fast & free delivery across the UK & Ireland. Minimum order applies for Ireland (NI & ROI), Scottish Isles and Highlands, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

• Appears in: All products in the Polybags Shop

This icon denotes that a product is eligible for Polybags' famous no-quibbles guarantee. If you are not happy with a product for any reason, just send it back to us within 14 days and you'll receive a full refund, no questions asked!

• Appears in: All stock Polybags products. Does not apply to personalised printed products, such as printed carriers and printed mailers.

This icon denotes that a free sample of this product (or category of products) is available upon request. This free service allows customers to confirm the high quality of our products and check their suitability before placing an order.

• Appears in: All products in the Polybags Shop, with the exception of sealing machines and shrink kit equipment, although you can request a sample of a finished product treated by these machines.