Origin
- The compostable resin is blown into bags and films at BioBag's production facility in California
Materials
- Made from Mater-Bi, an innovative family of bioplastics derived from the starches of plants, vegetable oils, and compostable polymers
End of Life
- Comercially Compostable
Certifications
- Certified Compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute ASTM D6400, ensuring these bags will compost rapidly and safely when placed in a municipal or commercial composting facility
Earth Friendly Features
- Reduces reliance on plastic-based trash bags
Packaging
- Product packaged in plastic-free and recyclable packaging
- Ships in recyclable packaging made from recycled content
Made Without
- Made from a resin that is based on GMO free crops
- Plastic-free and BPA-free
Product Care
- For best results, use within one year of purchase, and store in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat
Additional Features
- A plant-based alternative to classic polyethylene kitchen trash bags
- These bags are sized similarly to regular tall kitchen plastic bags and fit most kitchen waste cans.
Product Dimensions
- Bag size: 22.2" x 29"
Capacity
- 13 gallons
Returns
- Unused, undamaged products in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days
Specifications
- 48 pack
Shipping Info
- Ships within 1 - 2 business days
BioBag
Did you know that when organic waste is left in plastic inside the landfill, it’s unable to decompose properly and generates methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide? Even worse, hundreds of years later, when the plastic-bag around your organic waste does break down, it leaves behind tons of nasty microplastics, further polluting our waterways and ecosystems. Make the switch from trashy plastic bags to a compostable alternative with BioBag!
Made from GMO-Free crops, each BioBag product helps you reduce your use of single use, disposable plastics. From pet waste bags, to food storage solutions, to countertop compost bags, BioBag has a (compostable) solution.
Click the link below to learn more about BioBag!
Question
Kate –
Can these bags be used to hold trash or only compost? I’m new to this!
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EarthHero –
Hi Kate! Great question- these bags are compostable, meaning that if you put compost in them and then place the whole bag in a composting pile or industrial composting are, all of it will compost! They can have trash in them, but they will not compost, because a landfill environment is very different than a composting environment. However, we do love them as a wonderful plastic trash bag alternative!
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cristendunc (verified owner) –
The bags were smaller than I expected, so I had to rig them in my trash can a special way to keep them from sliding down. I love the idea of these bags, but I don’t think they’re the best fit for my trash can.
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Steve C –
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w long does it take to degrade in the ocean, to the point mammal arn’t harmed by swallowing?
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EarthHero –
Hi Steve! These Bio Bags meet the European home compost standards, which means they will completely degrade in 90 days in a compost pile that maintains a minimum temperature of 113 Fahrenheit! They are not meant to be disposed of in the ocean, only composted.
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Mila (verified owner) –
I was worried these bags will rip and took my trash out by taking the whole bin out. No issues so far, I’m pleased with my purchase!
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grumpyandgranny (verified owner) –
I have been pleasantly surprised at how well these BioBags perform. Eco bags that I bought in the past were too flimsy. But these bags work very well and I will continue to buy them. It saves me adding 30 plastic bags a month, 360 bags a year, to our Earth.
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sarampak (verified owner) –
good quality and good strength. Much better than the plastic alternative!
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Sarah (verified owner) –
The bin liner is sealed at the bottom and is not wide enough to fit over the top of a 13 gallon bin without tearing, making it useless.
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Jane –
are these drawstring bags?
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EarthHero –
Hi, Jane! Great question- these bio bags are not drawstring, they are open at the top! You can tie them up by the corners to ensure that your items do not fall out during transport, though 🙂
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fredandpaulalopez (verified owner) –
We were very impressed with the quality and strength of this compostible bag for the kitchen. The bags do not take up much storage space and are a much better choice than plastic bags.
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Heath B. (verified owner) –
We have used these for a years now. We understand the issues with how the bags and other organic materials degrade in landfills (e.g. taking longer than composting, releasing methane, etc.) but with forever plastic being the alternative, we see using these bags for all manner of household waste as a no-brainer.
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Jennifer L DOW –
Does this material still biodegrade in regular landfill/trash pick ups? Our small city does not have a municipal composting facility.
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Admin EarthHero –
Hi Jennifer! Great question! Most landfills are oxygen-poor, which means that any present microorganisms will engage in anaerobic-respiration as they break down any organic material. This is a very slow process, but yes, these bags will eventually break down. If you use these bags for your own compost, they’ll easily breakdown in a backyard bin, especially with adequate turning and aeration.
It should be noted that while these bags offer a great alternative to plastic and help us move away from fossil-fuel based products, any organic matter in landfills presents a problem (which is why composting is so important!). As those microorganisms engage in anaerobic-respiration, they release methane as a byproduct. We know that methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, so the more food-waste we can divert from landfills the better! Some landfills are employing methane trapping technology and turning it into energy, which is great.
Maybe more info than you needed! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to nerd out. 🙂
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MIchelle (verified owner) –
Happy with the bags except they fall down inside the trash can, don’t stay gripped around the rim. Maybe need to find a trash can that fits them better.
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Admin EarthHero –
Hi Michelle! These are wider bags and great for a big trashcan. You may want to try tieing a knot on the side to keep it tight around the can’s rim. 🙂
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Michael (verified owner) –
I am glad that finally switched to a degradable bag so that my trash does not last forever in the ground
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L. Lincoln (verified owner) –
I love having the option to use compostable garbage bags for my kitchen garbage. I can throw messy things away and know that the bag will keep it contained but then will break down eventually.
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