Not every “green” material is truly sustainable.

Oxo-degradable plastics are conventional plastics with additives that make them crumble into smaller pieces when exposed to heat, UV light or oxygen.

Although they appear to break down, they do not decompose biologically. Instead, they turn into microplastics that remain in soil and water for years.

Biodegradable body bags, like the certified range from Polcreative Group, are fundamentally different.

These bags are made from materials that are designed to fully break down through natural biological processes, meeting the strict EN 13432 standard for composability. They decompose into CO₂, water and minerals within months, leaving no toxic residue and no microplastic pollution. This makes biodegradable bags a responsible, environmentally safe solution.

In short:

• Oxo-degradable = plastic fragmentation (microplastics remain).
• Biodegradable = full natural decomposition, environmentally safe.

Our biodegradable body bags are fully certified according to EN 13432, the leading European composability standard that requires:

• Complete biological degradation
• Disintegration within a controlled timeframe
• No toxic residue in soil
• No release of harmful substances during decomposition

According to certified performance, Polcreative Group biodegradable bags show:

• Visible disintegration after approximately 12 weeks
• Complete decomposition within approximately 6 months

This certification ensures environmental safety without compromising professional functionality, hygiene or durability.

All Polcreative Group products are manufactured in Europe, allowing us to maintain strict control over:

• material sourcing
• quality processes
• worker conditions
• environmental compliance
• transport emissions (significantly reduced vs. overseas production)

With our production site in Poland and coordination from Belgium, we combine European quality, fast lead times, and sustainable logistics, shipping more than 30,000 bags each month with short, controlled supply routes.

Our eco-impact framework evaluates each product based on:

• Material sustainability
• Production footprint
• Transport efficiency
• End-of-life environmental impact

Biodegradable body bags consistently deliver the lowest total environmental footprint, making them an ideal solution for hospitals, funeral directors and organisations seeking greener alternatives without compromising safety.

Sustainability at Polcreative Group is ongoing. We continue to invest in:

• new biodegradable materials
• more efficient production processes
• reduced waste streams
• long-lasting accessories that minimise single-use consumption
• responsible packaging solutions

Because in our sector, respect does not end with the deceased. It extends to families, professionals, communities, and the planet.

Explore our certified biodegradable body bags and accessories