Recyclable compostable paper bag

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to a recyclable and compostable paper bag for use with produce and other goods. The bag may be single-ply paper with heat-sealed seams resistant to destruction from moisture. The disclosure is further directed to a process for creating the above bag. Using a standard printing machine, the adhesive is printed onto the paper in register to desired locations to form the seams of the bag. One method of assembling the bag includes forming the adhesive applied paper to create a tube of paper such that the heat-activated adhesive overlaps the paper, heat sealing the paper into a tube, filling the tube with product, heat sealing the bottom edge and top edge of the product-filled tube. The forming and filling can be accomplished on already existing automated forming and filling machines manufactured for use with plastic bags and plastic lined paper bags.

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