Are these bags home compostable?
584167
Yes. I use the 13 gallon ones for trash, and they usually have started to compost on their own before I even get them to the garbage. I don't bother using them to line my compost bin, though.
1729652
not sure...they don't seal completely. Just a drawstring top. The bag material is probably fine enough.
722948
The bags are reusable and do not need to be replaced. They are machine washable and very durable.
1379587
I don't think so...I don't have any left..but i don't remember and small holes on the bottom of the bags
1254714
Yes. The box specifically states that these bags will decompose in a landfill in less than 24 months. I will definitely buy them again!
1042274
no, it's not biodegradable. :( that is my only guilt---i try to offset my use of plastics in other ways. Since i have used biodegradable bags before, they are great but it does add up with costs.
2194731
These meet Canadian standards, but not necessarily American. From the manufacturer's site: "While these bags meet all Canadian standards for being labelled biodegradeable, some areas of the United States have different definitions of what is a biodegradeable product. In bringing our bags to the United States, we've had to change our terminology, but our bags remain the same eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags" Bummer. At least they do offer a truly biodegradable and compostable bag, although I don't see it available on Amazon...
834016
Yes, these are biodegradable. They are a little longer and skinnier than maybe some other doggie bags.
716554
Yes, they compost great. We have a worm composting bin and we just pop the used filters and coffee grounds into bins and the worms do the rest.
2194732
These meet Canadian standards, but not necessarily American. From the manufacturer's site: "While these bags meet all Canadian standards for being labelled biodegradeable, some areas of the United States have different definitions of what is a biodegradeable product. In bringing our bags to the United States, we've had to change our terminology, but our bags remain the same eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags"Bummer. At least they do offer a truly biodegradable and compostable bag, although I don't see it available on Amazon...
1416948
Yes, They Do Describe Them As Biodegradable Besides Being Made From recycled Material. They Decompose Within A 12 To 18 Month Period Supposedly.I Love Them, Smell Good To Help Hide The Odor And Are Plenty Big Enough Also.
391713
I don't know. I bought and use the bags--I am not the seller. You need to ask the seller. I will tell you they are very thin and very tough, Sorry, Rich
1000115
I'm not sure. The bags are soft and I use them for bread. There isn't any odor to them as there is with a polypropylene trash bag. I like them!
1744951
Yes. They're not smell proof. What I've done is gotten an plastic trashcan that sits in the back of the house. If there is a very large amount of waste inside the trash can, I can imagine it would snell, but I do not let mine get over a quarter full. Taken out every trash day. To clarify, if you're looking for no smell whatsoever, these are NOT the bags you want. Hope I helped. Have a good weekend!
4523
They are biodegradable but state "they are not designed to be disposed with food wastes for composting purposes"
2038054
They do break down in the elements over a long period of time. I reuse them as bases to plant pots to prevent water from damaging floors or shelves. They eventually become cracked and thinner outdoors. I would not say they are formally compostable. I just have peace of mind that they eventually break down in the garbage over time. Answer from a person who tries to stay green, but uses this product on a regular basis.
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For some context, in big question is temperature. It sounds like these bags require a hot pile to degrade. A "hot" compost pile (>160F) requires approx a cubic yard of material plus frequent turning or good air suplly, to get that hot. That's more material (and work!) than most people / households have available.