Step one
Chop up your mailer
Cut off the adhesive strip at the top and throw it in the bin. Then chop up the rest of the mailer into small pieces to get ready for compost.
STEP TWO
Pop it in your compost
Put the chopped up mailer into your compost. For the best results with your compost generally, make sure you have the correct ratio of 1:3 greens to browns. Read more about getting your mix right in this article.
STEP THREE
Watch the magic happen
The mailer should be completely broken down within 6 months!
INDUSTRIAL COMPOSTING
Don't have a home compost?
Our Ecomailers are also certified for Industrial Composting. Find a commercial composter near you here. Or join ShareWaste to connect with your local home composters.
AS 5810 Certified.
AS 4736 Certified.
Made from PLA and PBAT.
Certification Details
HeapsGood Ecomailers are designed and manufactured in strict accordance with Australian domestic and commercial composting standards.
To gain these certifications, the shipping mailers must break down within 90 days in commercial compost and 180 days in domestic compost conditions. After biodegradation, they must leave no harmful residues behind.
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