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| List Price: www.amazon.com's Price: Condition: New Average Customer Rating: 4.0 Lowest New Price: $3.81 | Features• Food Waste/Food Storage Bag• 25- 3 Gallon Bags-Size: 17" x 18" • Made in Norway • Biobags are certified GMO free-Biodegradable • No polyethylene is used in the production of BioBags greatArrived promptly they are great. I also realize I can live without them,but for a lot of instances they work out great. Compost BioBags, 3 gallonThese are nice bags. They do tend to leak, though. To solve that problem I just knot the bottom. When the bag is full, I toss the whole thing into the compost pile. They don't compost quickly; it takes about 6 months for them to start breaking down. Full breakdown seems to be about a year. But we don't turn our "pile" often, or wet it down as often as we should, so more turning and wetting will probably get the bag to compost faster.Why spend the money?When we bought the stainless steel counter-top compost bin shown in the picture, my wife and I also bought some of the BioBags. She liked them; I didn't. (I like the bin, though). The BioBags are oversized for the bin, so you have to tie them around the rim, overlapping the bin, which ruins the stainless steel look. THen, the bags leaked or split, so I 'd have to bring the whole bin and the bag to the compost pile anyway. When we ran out, I didn't buy more and it's been fine without them. I just run the bin through the dishwasher once in awhile. Regarding degradability, I noticed they didn't break down as quickly the vegetable matter, but they did break down eventually, so they weren't a problem (I just dug them into the soil). Long story short, if you are really into composting, they don't add a lot of value. And they're pricey, to boot. Why spend the money?biodegradable--- great!I have set the pail on my kitchern counter, with a bag in it, and have almost filled the first bag. It has taken a lot of scraps and leftovers, because there is already some decomposition taking place, so the level in the bag keeps dropping. I am looking forward to being able to simply drop the entire bag into my composter... no more emptying a very messy plastic bag, and then having to get it in a trash can... Just drop this one in and let nature take its course!Not that greatWe stopped using them. They are pretty flimsy and tended to leak in the compost pail, and they are very slow to break down in the compost heap. We were pretty disappointed overall.Product DescriptionBioBag kitchen waste bags are primarily used for the collection of food scraps and other biodegradable waste for home or community composting. Our popular BioBag 3 gallon size is designed to fit most kitchen countertop composting pails. Using BioBags takes the mess out of the messiest job, cleaning out the bucket! BioBags can also help reduce odor and bacterial build-up during food scrap collection. Our 3 gallon food waste bags are also great for refrigerated food storage. One feature of the BioBag is that it "breathes" without leaking. This unique benefit allows heat and moisture to evaporate, which keeps food "fresher" longer. Try BioBags for storing your fruits and vegetables. Store your vegetables to maintain freshness, and then use the same bag to line your composting pail. We call it "use and use again". Our 3 gallon size can also be used for smaller bathroom waste cans. Listed below facts and data regarding BioBag products: BioBag products are certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute to meet the ASTM D6400 specification. The BPI logo is shown at the bottom of this page. Always look for the logo to assure the products you buy are truly biodegradable and compostable. BioBag products meet the new California law, SB 1749, for biodegradable and compostable product claims. BioBags are certified GMO Free. Furthermore, we only source corn from countries that do not allow GMO testing. No polyethylene is used in the production of BioBags. BioBags are DEN certified for restricted use of metals in our soy-based inks and dyes. BioBags are shelf stable, just like paper plates or paper towels. There are no chemical additives to enhance decomposition. The bags biodegrade naturally when expose to the earth's elements and micro-organisms in the soil. BioBags "breathe", which allows heat and moisture to escape or evaporate. This feature reduces bacterial build-up of collected waste, thus reducing odor.Read more... Similar Products:Gaiam Compost Bucket Replacement Filters (Set of 3) Use with 5.5 And 9.6 Quart BucketsGaiam Kitchen Compost Bin/Bucket (Large) Green (9.6 Quart) Includes Filter Gaiam Kitchen Compost Bucket Small, Green (5.5 Quart) 2-pc. Replacement Filter Set for Stainless Steel Compost Keeper Norpro 1 Gallon Stainless Steel Compost Keeper | |