13 Gallon Tall Kitchen Compostable Trash Bags by BioBag, 48 Count, BPI Certified, Meets ASTM D6400 Standards, Made in USA, Food Scrap Bin Liners
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Did you know that 30% of what we throw out is compostable? Composting is the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and replenishing our soils, reducing warming effects on the climate. BioBag Tall 13-Gallon waste bags are Sized equivalent to regular plastic bags and fit most kitchen waste cans. BioBags aren’t meant to last forever but are durable and strong enough for the conventional collection of food waste and other compostable items. This sturdy bag is perfect for collecting food waste, paper and other packaging items. BioBags breathe naturally, allowing moisture to escape and evaporate. This process allows food waste to dry, thus reducing mold and bacteria, which causes odor. BioBag is the leading supplier of compostable bags across the globe however, BioBag isn’t a large PE plastic bag company that now conveniently dabbles in the new world of compostable bags. We are a small company of dedicated employees, who are fully committed to ONLY producing Certified compostable bags and films. It’s All We Do! This product complies with California Law (SB 1972) and other state and local laws regarding compostable labeled products. BioBags are Biodegradable Products Institute certified to meet the ASTM D6400 specification. Biodegradable Products Institute Certification #891053. The ASTM D6400 is the North American equivalent of the European EN 13432. Both specifications require that compostable products completely decompose in a composting setting in a specific time frame, leaving no harmful residues behind. For best results: Use within one year of purchase; Store in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat. Try the fridge or freezer; Change out your used BioBag every 3-5 days; condensation may form when used in a closed container.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 6.6 x 5.3 x 3.8 inches; 2.72 ounces
Manufacturer recommended age : 0 – 11 years
Item model number : 187230
Material Feature : Biodegradable Warning
Date First Available : March 28, 2009
Manufacturer : BioBag
ASIN : B009NMX1RU
Best Sellers Rank: #26,652 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #26 in Disposable Compost Bags #2,097 in Sales & Deals
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100% compostable, Certified Non-GMO
Made in US
Contains 48 compostable tall kitchen trash can bags, 22.2 inches x 29.0 inches, 0.68 mil. Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging. Less wasteful packaging aligns with our company goals of sustainability
Home compostable and are compatible with a backyard compost system
Our Food Scrap Bags securely line and fit most kitchen composting trash pails/bins, promote zero waste, and keep trash cans clean and free of debris. Manufactured in the USA with imported resin from Italy
BioBags are made from the starches of plants, vegetable oils and fully compostable polymers. Certified compostable by The Biodegradable Products Institute to meet ASTM D6400 Standards
Unlike regular plastic bags, BioBags are made from a resin that can be consumed by micro-organisms that live in our soils. Take the little steps to make a big difference by using our eco friendly green, environmentally friendly, sustainable products
Customers say
Customers find these waste bags to be the best option around for composting and appreciate their functionality. However, the bags receive mixed feedback about their quality, with some saying they work great while others report poor quality control. Moreover, durability is a concern as they rip apart too easily, and customers note they are very thin. The size and value for money also get mixed reviews, with some finding them perfect for kitchen trash while others say they’re too small, and some consider them worth the cost while others find them overpriced.
10 reviews for 13 Gallon Tall Kitchen Compostable Trash Bags by BioBag, 48 Count, BPI Certified, Meets ASTM D6400 Standards, Made in USA, Food Scrap Bin Liners
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Biodegradable bags that break down easily
I use these bags in a 1-gallon OXO compost container so there is enough extra material to tie them off when the bin gets full. As others have said, they do break down VERY quickly, especially if your compost is wet. We go through a lot of coffee grounds, so that is usually what breaks the bag down for us. What I do is either double-bag them and then put them out for curbside organics collection, OR put a full bag in the freezer if it’s still a few days before collection. That does mean you go through more bags, but I think it’s also nice to see that they really do break down. Overall I’m happy with them.
Aria Kowalski –
Stronger than I expected
These are no fancy super thick bags, theyâre biodegradable. But honestly they can hold a bit of weight for biodegradable bags. They can tear if you have like screws in your waste bin, like my metal one does cuz of the foot press part that opens the trash can hands free. Seriously impressed me though, they donât disintegrate before your eyes either, theyâd probably take weeks before that, just maybe donât pour a cup of liquid in them and youâll be set. Will be purchasing again.
Kirk Lambert –
13-gallon bags fall apart
I’ve used these 13-gallon bags for years. The first half of my most recent box worked great. Halfway through the box, though, they started falling apart before I could finish opening them. The seams split when I looked at them. Touch a partially opened bag and my finger pushed through.Starting the biodegradability process at the factory is much too soon. The only use I’ve found them is to wrap dry compost as if it were a gift, then stuff it into a 3-gallon bag with moist compost.By the time I discovered this problem halfway through the box, of course, the return window was a distant memory.I’ll try 1 more box because Biobags are easier to open than other brands. But until I get a decent batch, I’m giving it 1 star: The bags are green enough, and they’re certainly biodegradable, but their effective capacity is 0 gallons.These complaints apply only to 13-gallon Biobags. The 3-gallon bags are still great and deserve 5 twinkling stars.
Henley –
Check the manufacturing date!
I’ve been using these bags for several years and have been very satisfied. They do take a little longer to degrade in a backyard compost bin, and obviously if you leave a bunch of wet trash sitting in them for too long they might get a little leaky, but I figure that’s a reasonable compromise between sturdiness and compostability.My most recent order was clearly defective: the bags were a darker color, and they would split the entire length of the bag just by pulling them out of the box. I contacted the company directly and a rep got back to me within 20 minutes. She suggested I check the date printed on the bags, and explained that they’ve had problems lately with expired bags being sold through resellers, even though customers are clicking on the âBioBag Store.â Sure enough, the date on the bags was 2020! She FedEx-ed me a new box (dated 2024) and these bags are fine.If you get a bad batch, check the manufacturing date printed on the bags! if it’s more than 18 months ago, I encourage you to email the company at info@biobagusa.com and include your Amazon order number so they can identify the reseller and file a claim with Amazon.I do recommend these bags, and I’d hate to see a reliable company that’s doing good work have their reputation damaged for something that isn’t their fault.
Domino72 –
Not Good For Pet Waste…Correction/Update
Ok apologies, I reread some information about biodegrading and pet waste, and BioBags. I think my problems with the BioBag poop bags were caused by my bags being too old. I tend to buy in bulk so might have exceeded what I could use in a year which means they got brittle and degraded. But additionally, I checked with our public utilities about this issue of pet waste. They said that unfortunately using biodegradable bags for waste destined for a modern landfill is pretty much a waste of money (my words, they were more scientific). The gist is that a modern landfill is so compacted and sealed that nothing really can biodegrade. We are basically entombing our garbage (what isn’t being burned, it depends on the municipal system). So whether you use plastic or not is pretty much a moot point if something is going into the garbage (as distinct from compost systems for kitchen waste and yard waste) since it’s not bio-degrading like you think it is. And currently no municipalities accept pet waste for composting for many health reasons. They did stress that environmentally it is still way better to pick up the poop and dispose of it in the garbage than leaving it in your yard. There are systems being tested to deal better with this kind of waste, but they are not yet in production. And there are many simple DIY septic/digester systems a homeowner can build that are also way better than leaving the poo, though each has issues. You need to check with your local municipality on whether that is legal before you build, and do your research to get it sited correctly. There is even a low cost system that screws into your home sewer (not septic) clean out. I never knew there were so many options for dealing with pet poo, or so many issues to consider, so hope this helps someone.======================================I have been using Bio-Bags for a couple of years now for various purposes. My experience is these are just not adequate for pet waste, but okay for compost pails and dry garbage bags, although you may need to double bag. Like many I first tried them for lining my cat litter pail. We scoop twice a day, and empty the pail twice a week. The bio bags are totally inadequate for this. Our garbage people want us to double bag cat litter since these bags rip very easily, and they don’t want loose litter in the garbage since it ends up all over the place. Even double bagging with the bio-bags seems pretty inadequate so I elected to reuse plastics bags for this. I also recently tried some of the doggie “poop bags” by Bio-Bags. Really not good…ugh. I have a 65 lb bird dog so really not good even double bagged. They just tear too easily. Just got back from a walk in the rain, and went through 10 bags trying to scoop because they kept ripping. So no more for that purpose. Back to plastic for dog walks.
Steve Williams –
Not heavy duty as advertised
Maurice Jr Labelle –
We have been happily using these for years. Unfortunately, though, our last delivery consisted of two « bad » boxes. Bags in both boxes are unusually very delicate and easily fall apart.
Vickilee Pinchin –
If you dispose of a lot of wet stuff like peelings, pits, veggie/fruit juice waste, the bag will not last more than a couple days before it “melts” and leaks into your bin and can’t be pulled out as an intact bag.
Mathieu Longtin –
Bags are really 35 liters, 22×29 inches. Otherwise, they are typical compost bags, but they’re nowhere as big as the promised 49 liters.
Tidelander –
Bag rips easily. Garbage ends up in the bin or on the floor.