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- Avani bioplastic bagsPlastic plagues the planet, clogging waterways and the stomachs of unwitting animals, but a new brand of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/bioplastic/" target="_blank">bioplastic bags</a> from Indonesia may offer a solution. Made from cassava root, these bags dissolve in hot water, breaking down into carbon dioxide and water without any toxic residue. <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/bali/" target="_blank">Bali</a>-based social enterprise <a href="http://www.avanieco.com/avani-1/" target="_blank">Avani</a> says their bags are biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, and when dissolved, safe enough to drink.1
- Avani Eco BagsDissolved in water, these bioplastic bags from Bali are safe enough to drink.2
- Avani Eco BagsAvani eco-bags, on the other hand, can be dissolved in hot water almost instantly, they soften in cold water, and are naturally converted into carbon dioxide, water and biomass within months.3
- Avani Eco BagsThey can even biodegrade in landfills with the help of macro and micro-organisms.4