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Designed to dissapear,
Built to serve.
WHO ARE WE?
Located in the heart of Botswana, Botala Plastics is a trusted leader in manufacturing high-quality compostable products designed to replace traditional plastics. Under the leadership of Imran Haddad and Parul Sharma, we are committed to driving real environmental change by offering innovative, sustainable alternatives that break down completely and leave no harmful waste behind.
Our mission is simple: to develop and supply certified compostable solutions that reduce environmental harm while protecting ecosystems, wildlife, and human well-being, without compromising performance.
At Botala, we believe sustainability and convenience should go hand in hand — ensuring our products are as practical as they are environmentally responsible.
Join us in choosing materials designed to return safely to nature — protecting the Earth, animals, and people for generations to come.
why it matters
25,900 Tons
of plastic waste are generated every year in Botswana.
66%
of consumers in a 2024 global survey said they’re willing to pay more for sustainable goods.
350 million metric tons
of plastic waste are produced globally every year.
1.8 billion metric tons
of greenhouse gases were emitted by plastics in 2019—equal to 3.4% of total global emissions.
2 billion
shopping bags are used annually in South Africa.
500 billion
plastic bags are used worldwide each year—that’s over 1 million every minute.
How Plastics Are
Poisioning our Planet
Plastic waste clogs drains, pollutes streets, and harms ecosystems.
Litter chokes our planet
Toxic from start to finish
Dangerous chemicals in plastics leach into the environment and research links microplastics to inflammation, hormonal disruption, and immune stress.
Plastics take over 1,000 years to break down in landfills.
Non-Degradable Nightmare
Carbon Footprint Disaster
Plastic production drives climate change with massive carbon emissions.
Threat to Wildlife
Animals suffocate, get trapped, or ingest plastic, causing harm or death.
Recycling is costly
Plastic recycling is inefficient and expensive, leaving more waste.
An Introduction To
Botala's Home Compostable Bags
What are they?
Bags that fully break down into nutrient-rich compost with no toxic residue.
How they work
Decompose naturally once composted with the right mix of oxygen, moisture, and microbes.
Less Plastic Waste
Unlike conventional plastic, which can fragment into microplastics that persist in the environment for centuries to millennia, our bags are designed to break down under composting conditions with no toxic residue and no persistent microplastic residue.
Designed to Lower Carbon Footprint
Designed to reduce carbon impact across its lifecycle.
Safer for wildlife
No toxic chemicals or microplastics harming animals and ecosystem.
Better than Biodegradable Bags
Biodegradable plastics can still leave behind microplastics, while home compostable bags break down completely.
Home & Industrial Compostable
High Strength
Since they’re home compostable, they can break down in compost/healthy soil, without needing an industrial facility.
Engineered with the same durability as traditional plastic bags, our compostable bags hold up under pressure:
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12L: holds 5–7 kg
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24L: holds 10–13 kg
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36L: holds 15–18 kg
Alternatives to Plastic And their Drawbacks
PAPER BAGS
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Not Waterproof: Easily damaged by water, limiting their durability.
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High Cost: More expensive to produce compared to plastic.
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Sustainability Issues: Paper is often made from non-sustainably sourced trees, and the process is resource-intensive, requiring energy and water.
FABRIC BAGS
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Not Spill-Proof: Ineffective at handling wet or messy items.
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High Cost: Fabric bags are expensive to produce and purchase.
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Underused: Many shoppers forget to bring them, leading to extra purchases and diminishing their environmental benefits.
