KUALA
LUMPUR,
MALAYSIA
–
Media
OutReach
Newswire
–
19
August
2025
–
Malaysians
use
approximately
9
billion
plastic
bags
every
year,
including
trash
bags
that
are
difficult
to
fully
decompose.
Over
time,
these
break
down
into
microplastics,
increasing
the
risk
of
microplastic
ingestion
among
locals
and
making
Malaysia
the
country
with
the
highest
intake
in
the
world.
Earthya
Compostable
Bag
–
product
of
Zaneco
Sdn
Bhd.
Ivan
Chan
–
CEO
of
Zantat
Holdings
Berhad
&
Zaneco
Sdn
Bhd
To
address
this
issue,
local
innovative
eco
brand
Earthya
has
launched
the
Earthya
Compostable
Bag,
a
product
developed
over
three
years
of
dedicated
research.
Made
entirely
free
of
any
plastic
components,
it
can
fully
break
down
into
plant
fertiliser
in
natural
conditions
or
home
compost
environment,
helping
to
ease
Malaysia’s
struggle
with
microplastic
pollution.
Malaysians
Rank
First
Globally
in
Microplastic
Consumption
According
to
The
Straits
Times,
among
109
countries
surveyed
for
microplastic
pollution,
Malaysians
consume
an
average
of
502.3
milligrams
of
microplastics
per
person
daily,
equivalent
to
about
494,000
particles.
Over
50%
of
this
microplastic
intake
comes
from
consuming
fish.
This
is
closely
linked
to
Malaysians’
heavy
reliance
on
single-use
plastics
in
daily
life,
including
plastic
bags
for
takeaways,
disposable
food
containers,
plastic
beverage
cups,
straws,
shopping
bags,
garbage
bags
and
more.
Without
a
robust
recycling
and
waste
management
system,
these
plastics
eventually
break
down
into
microplastics,
which
enter
the
air
and
waterways,
widely
infiltrate
the
human
food
chain,
and
ultimately
end
up
in
the
human
body.
Earthya
Hopes
to
Reduce
Microplastic
Pollution
with
Compostable
Bags
Founder
of
Earthya,
Ivan
Chan
Bin
luan,
expressed
his
hope
that
these
compostable
bags
will
help
ease
Malaysia’s
microplastic
pollution
challenge.
Therefore,
together
with
the
Earthya
team,
he
conducted
in-depth
research
into
various
biodegradable
materials
suitable
for
making
plastic
alternatives,
and
discovered
that
many
trash
bags
are
wrongly
marketed
as
eco-friendly,
such
as
those
made
from
Photo-Degradable,
Oxo-Degradable,
or
Bio-Degradable
plastics
which
still
release
microplastic
particles
during
composition,
posing
potential
risks
to
the
environment.
Ultimately,
they
selected
premium
calcium
carbonate
and
an
internationally
certified
compostable
polyester
as
the
core
materials,
successfully
developing
the
Earthya
Compostable
Bag—a
truly
eco-friendly
trash
bag
that
contains
no
plastic,
naturally
decomposes
into
plant
fertiliser,
and
leaves
no
microplastic
residue.
5
Unique
Advantages
of
the
Earthya
Compostable
Bag
Compared
to
conventional
trash
bags
on
the
market,
the
Earthya
Compostable
Bag
offers
5
unique
advantages:
100%
Plastic-Free
Contains
no
traditional
plastic
components
such
as
polyethylene
(PE)
or
polypropylene
(PP).
Generates
no
microplastics
during
use—safer
and
more
eco-friendly.
Naturally
Decomposable—No
Special
Equipment
Required
Suitable
not
only
for
industrial
composting
but
also
able
to
break
down
in
home
compost
systems
or
natural
soil.
Shelf
Life
of
up
to
Two
Years
When
compared
to
most
cornstarch-based
compostable
bags
with
a
shelf
life
of
only
6
months,
the
Earthya
Compostable
Bag
is
better
suited
for
long-term
storage
and
everyday
use.
Strong
and
Durable,
Feels
Just
Like
a
Plastic
Bag
Combines
strength
and
familiar
feel,
so
going
green
doesn’t
mean
giving
up
convenience
or
changing
your
habits.
Comes
in
an
XS
Size,
Specially
Designed
to
Fit
Most
Household
Kitchen
Waste
Bins
Offers
a
hassle-free
composting
solution
for
households,
while
preventing
methane
emissions
caused
by
sealing
food
waste
in
plastic
bags.
Most
importantly,
the
calcium
carbonate
added
to
Earthya
bags
can
be
absorbed
by
the
soil,
helping
to
balance
pH
levels
and
further
improve
soil
quality,
achieving
multiple
environmental
benefits.
Certified
by
Multiple
Local
and
International
Authorities
Earthya
Compostable
Bags
have
obtained
the
following
certifications
to
date:
TÜV
Austria
OK
Compost
(Home
Compost
Certification)
The
OK
Compost
is
a
certification
program
specifically
for
compostable
products,
managed
and
issued
by
TÜV
Austria.
MyHijau
(Malaysia’s
Official
Green
Product
Certification)
The
MyHijau
certification
is
one
of
Malaysia’s
most
authoritative
eco-labelling
systems,
designed
to
promote
sustainable
practices
among
businesses.
BPI
Compostable
(United
States
BPI
Compostable
Certification)
The
BPI
certification
mark
on
a
product
indicates
that
it
has
passed
rigorous
testing
and
meets
compostability
standards
such
as
ASTM
D6400
or
D6868.
These
standards
assess
the
product’s
ability
to
break
down
in
industrial
composting
facilities,
a
process
that
typically
takes
up
to
90
days,
while
ensuring
no
harmful
residues
remain.
Australia
Standard
for
Industrial
Compostability
AS4736
(Australia’s
Industrial
Composting
Standard)
Australia’s
Industrial
Composting
Standard
AS4736
sets
clear
requirements
for
compostable
packaging
materials.
It
mandates
visible
decomposition
within
12
weeks
and
complete
biodegradation
within
6
months.
Spreading
Awareness
on
Microplastic
Hazards
to
Inspire
Greater
Eco
Participation
Founder
Ivan
Chan
Bin
Iuan
shared
that
the
inspiration
behind
developing
the
Earthya
Compostable
Bag
was
to
normalise
eco-friendly
living—proving
that
sustainability
doesn’t
have
to
come
at
the
cost
of
convenience,
and
that
everyone
can
easily
take
part.
“We
hope
that
when
you
pick
up
an
Earthya
Compostable
Bag,
you
feel
a
sense
of
assurance
and
trust—knowing
that
every
bag
you
use
will
never
break
down
into
microplastics,
will
never
become
a
burden
to
the
planet
after
disposal,
and
will
never
end
up
as
microplastics
consumed
by
you
or
your
children.”
He
emphasised
that
no
one
should
underestimate
the
power
of
individual
action.
If
just
one
person
chooses
a
trash
bag
that
doesn’t
break
down
into
microplastics,
that’s
already
a
reduction
in
the
generation
of
microplastics.
And
when
10,
100
people,
or
even
thousands
make
the
same
choice,
it
will
help
ease
Malaysia’s
microplastic
pollution.
Besides
that,
to
further
drive
environmental
awareness,
Earthya
actively
organises
environmental
talks,
participates
in
exhibitions,
and
shares
educational
content
on
social
media
to
strengthen
the
public’s
understanding
of
eco-friendly
products.
If
you
would
like
to
make
a
purchase,
you
can
visit:
Shopee
and
search
for
“Earthya”
Find
us
at
all
Health
Lane
Family
Pharmacies
outlets
across
Malaysia
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issuer
is
solely
responsible
for
the
content
of
this
announcement.
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