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Unlock value from waste by recovering valuable resources within organic waste to allow conversion into biogas or nutritious compost to grow new crops in.

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The generation of organic waste is inevitable, but how this waste is managed can make a significant difference.

In today's world, where environmental sustainability is not just a preference but a necessity, commercial businesses and institutions like hotels, restaurants, bars, catering, caferias, retail stores, wholesalers, health care facilities, educational institutions and office buildings, play a key role. The generation of organic waste is inevitable in such settings, but how this waste is managed can make a significant difference. By collectively changing a small habit like the bag we collect food waste with, we don't just reduce harm - we actually actively replenish the environment and contribute positively to the Bioeconomy.

Organic waste and left-over foods make up More than 44% of all waste globally each year, adding up to almost 1 billion tons. This should be converted into biogas or composted and turned into nutrient rich soil. If organic waste is sorted and collected separately, it can be converted into biogas or nutritious compost to grow new crops in and spread on the fields to nurture the soil. If we collect the leftovers food scraps with a conventional plastic bag, it will contaminate the compost and atmosphere with microplastic fractions no matter how meticulous we are in the handling process. That’s why it is so important to change the waste bag to a fully certified compostable alternative. Only then, can we make sure that the compost goes back into the soil without microplastic contamination!

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Still Have Questions? We've Got Answers.

From composting logistics to product certifications, here’s everything you might want to know before making the switch to Biobag.

Biobag Inspiration

Stories, tools, and ideas to help you make an impact.

Discover inspiring stories, expert advice, and practical tools to help you make sustainable choices, from composting smarter to supporting the circular economy. Our articles show where compostable solutions can make sense and how to build better habits at home, at work, or across entire communities.

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Biobag is part of Novamont Group, which is proud to be a Certified B Corp™

We’re proud to share that Biobag Group has been independently verified through the B Corp Impact Assessment, achieving a score of 86.3.

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Organic waste: an environmental threat or the best solution ever?

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Sustainable packaging from feathers and compostable plastic

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Will compostable bioplastic be part of the EU's soil strategy?

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Bioplastics recognised by United Nations as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic

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Bioplastics recognised by United Nations as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic

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Biobag Ireland UK is now certified by Cré for use in Irish food waste bins.

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Novamont Acquires Biobag and strengthens its leadership and global presence

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Novamont Acquires Biobag and strengthens its leadership and global presence

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Study confirms Biobags disappear in natural environments

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