How compostable products work
Biobag products are created for a circular future. Designed to perform with purpose, they work seamlessly during use and then return to the earth through composting, breaking down alongside organic waste in the right composting systems.
What does compostable mean?
Biobag bags are certified compostable according to internationally recognised standards. These certifications verify that the material can biodegrade under specific composting conditions. When placed in suitable environments such as home composting systems, industrial composting facilities, or similar organic waste treatment processes, microorganisms can break down the material as part of the natural composting process. Our goal is to support waste systems where organic materials can be collected, transformed, and returned to natural cycles.
What compostable doesn’t mean
Biobag products are designed to do their job whether that means collecting food scraps, lining a bin, or protecting fresh produce. Once their job is done, they must be placed in the correct waste system to ensure the material can break down as intended. Compostable products are not designed to last forever. However, it is still important to clarify what compostable does not mean.
It doesn’t mean you can litter
Biobag products are not meant to break down in nature. Proper disposal is essential. We strongly oppose littering. It’s a shared responsibility to keep our environment clean.
It doesn’t mean they’re fragile
Our products are strong, reliable, and designed to perform during use. You can trust they’ll do the job.
It doesn’t mean “anywhere”
Our bags break down in controlled conditions where heat, humidity, and microorganisms work together. Correct disposal matters.
It doesn’t mean greenwashing
We are committed to clear communication and transparency about the intended uses of our products and what our certifications mean.
How compostable bags break down
Biobag products are designed to biodegrade under the right conditions. Our bags are designed to decompose the same way food and garden waste do. When placed in suitable composting environments, such as home composting systems or industrial composting facilities, microorganisms begin breaking down the material as part of the natural composting process. This process requires the presence of heat, humidity, oxygen, and microorganisms. Under these conditions, compostable materials break down through biological activity over time into water, carbon dioxide and biomass, without leaving harmful residues behind.
What actually happens?
- Heat speeds up the breakdown
- Humidity softens the material
- Microorganisms (like bacteria and fungi) “eat” the material and convert it into water, carbon dioxide and biomass
- Oxygen keeps the process active and moving
Compostability you can trust
Every Biobag product is certified compostable and biodegradable by globally recognised institutions, ensuring proven quality and environmental performance.
Our certifications guarantee that Biobag products truly break down as promised, at home, in industrial composting, or directly in soil. Verified by independent organisations, they provide confidence in genuine compostability and responsible production.
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