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These compost pail liners do away with the messiest job in the kitchen: cleaning out the compost pail. No more scrubbing, no more odor, no need to carry the pail out to the compost pile. And best of all, our bags are made of 100% biodegradable cornstarch, so you can toss the whole thing into your compost bin.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Trabuco Canyon, California on 11/25/2008
Absolutely no odor at all. We also thought they would start to break down before we got them to our composter. (We collect our kitchen scraps for 4-5 days before dumping into our giant compost bin). They they don't leak or tear and they hold a surprising amount of waste.
from Bellevue, WA on 11/24/2008
Easiest way to dispose of kitchen scraps. Attractive can, looks good on the counter.
from Shoreline, WA on 11/24/2008
These BioBags are a great value for the cost. They hold a lot of scraps and last at least a week (if they're not full by then). They really make in-home composting much easier. The bags are the right size to fit the buckets and can be dumped right into our outside compost bins - much less messy than what we were using before.
from El Cajon Ca on 11/24/2008
My wife and I have used biobags for several years and will continue to do so. I have 4 compost bins and it has made it so much easier to take the kitchen waste out and toss in the bin. I also use it in my worm farm.
from Charlottesville, VA on 11/21/2008
We compost everyday and the bags make clean up SO much easier. We love them and have been using them over a year.
from Connecticut on 11/20/2008
Works perfectly with compost containers for the kichen
from Amenia, New York on 11/19/2008
Unable to buy bags to fit composting container locally. (use the large metal one you sell)[...]Husband says these take too long to compost.
from Anderson, SC on 11/19/2008
I keep a biobag in a large bowl on my kitchen counter to collect kitchen scraps, banana peels, coffee grounds,egg shells, etc. I can partially cover the scraps with the bag until it is full and it's ready to be carried to the compost bin at the back yard. It is so easy to just dump the bag and not have to clean the bowl or any other container. There is no smell unless, of course, you put in something that's already rotten. I highly recommend these biobags.
from Sandwich, MA on 11/18/2008
My daughter in San Francisco introduced me to Biobags (the city composts!)
and I have used them ever since. - And to think they are made in Norway, my native country! That makes me proud.
from buena park, ca on 11/18/2008
These bags are very easy to use and makes it easy to get your kitchen scraps to the composter outside. No complaints now about emptying the bucket.
from Cleveland, OH on 11/18/2008
Very convenient product. No more scrubbing out icky compost residue. Since the bag is biodegradable it does begin to soften and ooze a bit of liquid if it sits in the pail for several days with juicy compost material. So usually I can't just carry the bag outside on its own without the pail. But besides that one detractor, it's really easy to just carry the pail outside, dump the contents into compost bin, give the pail a quick rinse and let it dry before starting over with a new bag.
from Virginia on 11/17/2008
These bags are great for holding the scraps inside my Compost Crock. They last through the week in the crock and are strong enough to last the walk to the compost bin - 25 yards - no breakage yet. My only complaint is the cost. [$] a bag.
from Carmel Highlands, CA on 11/17/2008
These bags make it easy to accumulate kitchen waste and carry it to the compost heap. They overlap the top of the countertop container, which is not perfect from an aesthetic standpoint but means there is plenty of material to grab without spilling the contents.
from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 11/17/2008
It is so easy to pick up the biobags and toss them into my composter. Incidently, I found out about these from my daughter.
I would like to see you make smaller ones also. Thanks.
from Alto,MI on 11/14/2008
We use this product to line our counter compost container and are pleased with the cost, as the two roll packages lasts 6 months or more. We have tried the plastic produce bags from the store, but having to dump the contents and then deal with the nasty bag convinced us to return to the Biobag. We won't go back. Visitors are intrigued when we explain the bags are made of corn starch and simply dissolve into the compost!
from Indianapolis, IN on 11/13/2008
Used for kitchen scraps; bag easy to place in container
from Center Hall, PA on 11/12/2008
I love the feel of the product. I also like the idea that it keeps the compost container clean and fresh. I just need to rinse and dry.
from Arlington Heights, IL on 11/11/2008
I feed the worms twice a week. This 100 pack will last me a year and save the hassle of cleaning my scrap bucket every time.
from Long Island, NY on 11/10/2008
It's ok. My main problem with it is that it leaks. By the time you are done filling it it's leaking like crazy. I felt the purpose of the product was to keep the bin as clean and odor free as possible. It also smells strange after it's been covered for a while and it's not the scraps because I have had it in the bin empty. I also wish it came in a smaller size to fit the compost crock. But all in all it's ok.
from raleigh,nc on 11/10/2008
use in kitchen for food scraps
easy to transport to compost
don't like that they are so much taller then the rim of container however, realize this is useful when pulling out of container to secure closed.
from Easton, Maryland on 11/8/2008
I was hoping for a larger bag. I don't believe this bag will hold 15 quarts as advertised, but closer to 4-5 quarts. I am using the bags for garbage bags as I live in a townhouse and don't need compost. Still, it's the best I've found, so far. Would not do for a family. I'm trying this in order to reduce the number of non-biodegradable bags.
from Napa, CA. on 11/7/2008
Found that if exposed to a damp counter it would start to "break down" immediately, making it difficult to get into the waste container. Don't use with wet hands.
from Baltimore, MD on 11/7/2008
There is no downside to these. They are great! Thank you to Gardener's Supply for carrying them!
from Bogalusa, Louisiana on 11/7/2008
I was pleased to find these but they are a little expensive. It is easy to empty the compost container of scraps with these. But when cooking you will use these up pretty quickly as you usually dump your scraps once a day.
from Glenview, Il on 11/3/2008
Actually they are a bit large. Tend to use until full but then becomes a bit smelly and leaks. I do think they are good to use and certainly will use them all the time
from Mystic, CT on 11/3/2008
I use the product constantly as it reduces the amount I send to the landfill.
from Reading, PA on 11/3/2008
Have used for years and intend to keep using (for biodegradable kitchen scraps)
from Salem, OR on 11/2/2008
I have to be careful when taking a bag off the roll. It tears easily and can get a hole poked into it so I am careful what I put into it.
It is much easier to get my kids to help take out the compost if all they have to do is dump the whole bag.:)
from Virginia on 11/1/2008
These are great. I've used the kitchen crock for a long time without the bags and now using these makes getting this out to the composter a breeze.
from Copper Canyon, TX on 10/30/2008
Love this product. Easy to just throw in and compost! No messy plastic bags or leaky brown bags to deal with
from Weybridge, VT on 10/30/2008
I use the product in a covered crock on my countertop. When the bag is full I just lift it out and throw it all in the composter. Easy and mess-free! Haven't used them long enough to see how well they compost.
from Pierre SD on 10/29/2008
No more cleaning out the compost bin! Composting has become so much easier! I ordered some for everyone in my family.
from Alexandria Bay, NY on 10/27/2008
Good size bag. Holds alot of compost waste. Need to be careful pulling bags apart, they could tear. Other than that....a great bag, easy to clean pail.
from Houston TX on 10/26/2008
I love these bags for my countertop crock. The are just a little too big for the crock I got, but I just let the extra bag lay inside. When it's full, I just pull it up like a little trash bag and take it to the compost pile outside. The start to break down really quickly too when hit by rain and sun. I don't have to worry about my 5yr old breaking my crock on the driveway again!
from Forked River, NJ on 10/25/2008
I have been composting for over 20 years. These bio bags are great for my kitchen scraps. I do have to take the container with the bio bag out to compost bin though or it would be dripping all the way through the house. They decompose quickly. They keep the food odor contained enough that outside critters aren't drawn to compost bin.
from Williamsburg, VA on 10/24/2008
a good improvement over my first biodegradable bags.
from shelton, wa on 10/24/2008
I love that I don't have to toss bag after I add scraps to composter. These bags make the process easier.
from Gloucester, MA on 10/24/2008
These things make composting kitchen scraps so much easier! My only little nit with them is that they are a litle large for my (beautiful)Gardener's Supply Green Stoneware Crock so they blouse over the edge and look messy. But I love being able to toss them into the compost pile and know I'm not using more plastic.
from San Francisco, CA on 10/24/2008
Helps cut kitchen odors. Doesn't leak. A little small to fit into my compost bucket.
from Denver, CO on 10/24/2008
We have two houses where we need to collect kitchen waste but only one compost "dump" so I find the bags very useful for transportation and storage.
from Silver Spring, MD on 10/21/2008
Part of a gift (with compost bucket) Giftee loves it.
from Camillus,N.Y. on 10/21/2008
I use the bags in my kitchen compost pail. They are so "less messy"
from North Augusta, SC on 10/18/2008
I love the bio bag liners. I have a compost crock on my kitchen counter and it is so much easier to pull the bag out and throw all on the compost heap. I rinse the crock and dry it and place another bag. The only "problem" is our little dogs love to investigate anything placed in the heap and sometimes they drag the bag out and around the yard!!! :-) But oh well - it is biodegradable~!!!
from Texas on 10/17/2008
have been using this product since dirt was invented, and still find it very useful.
will buy again and again and again ...
from Boston, MA on 10/16/2008
I use these bags to line my compost pail. They make it very easy to carry out my kitchen scraps to the compost bin outside. No leaking, no muss. And they biodegrade very quickly in the bin.
from Maryland on 10/16/2008
The bags are certainly convenient for kitchen scraps and using them generally beats washing out the compost pail.
However, if the scraps contain a lot of water or already moldy, its best to take the bag to outdoor compost pile immediately or else it will start leaking.
from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on 10/16/2008
Makes recycling kitchen waste very easy
from Nashville, Tennessee on 10/15/2008
We use these bags in our kitchen compost bin and have found that they cut down on the mess and fuss without creating a big burden on the environment. Unlike paper liners that often have to be helped along in breaking down, these bags almost disappear into the compost after a little while.
from VT on 10/14/2008
you need to offer these bags in the size that fit in your kitchen compost buckets. I now have a roll of 100 that I don't know what to do with.
from Minneapolis, MN on 10/14/2008
The compost bio-bags are pretty good. I use them for my compost container. Unfortunately, some compost leakage (perhaps from tea bags) does seep through. I would recommend them, but also wipe out the container before inserting a new bag.
from La on 10/13/2008
I love my biodegradable bags, they are so easy to use, just pull out the old one and put in the new one.
from Seattle on 10/13/2008
this is used next to the sink for kitchen scraps and coffee grounds, then just throw into your outside composte bin! nothing else to it!
from Concord, Ca. on 10/11/2008
After about two to three weeks the bag is completely composted. It is just the right size for the small steel composter in our kitchen.
from Hovland MN on 10/10/2008
They are so clean and efficient and nice to use. Makes the kitchen clean and people more likely to compost without all the usual smelly mess of regulare compost buckets.
from Coppell, Texas on 10/9/2008
These bio bags keep my kitchen compost pail clean and odor free. Holds all kitchen food refuse, and best feature - when bag is full, toss bag and all into the compost bin. Great value!
from san diego on 10/9/2008
everything is great about this product. except the price. i'd use it for everything if i could afford to do so. it'd be really great if the grocery stores used these for fruit bagging at the store!
makes kitchen scrapping for compost sooooooo easy.
from los angeles on 10/8/2008
these bags are a good size, make trips to the compost pile a breeze, control the odor from the contents,and keep the compost container clean (although you can even use them on there own , without a container).
i haven't seen how long they take to breakdown in my compost pile--assuming they don't take too long-- they will be a fixture in my kitchen.
from Charlotte,NC on 10/6/2008
I use these in my composter pail and they are handy for quick clean up and easy to move to the composter. Decompose quickly.
from Newington, NH on 10/6/2008
I love these bags, I use them for kitchen scraps AND when I empty the cat litter pan. I don't use plastic anymore!
from Pardeeville, WI on 10/6/2008
Would work easier with a hinged top
from Sterling, IL on 10/3/2008
These bags really reduce the mess and odor in my compost pail so I can keep it in the cabinet under my kitchen sink without my kids saying "yuk"!
from Rockland, MA on 10/3/2008
I re-purposed an old cookie jar crock into a compost crock using biobag liners. They get a little too damp if left longer than a week, but still better than taking a bowl of scraps out to the pile everyday!
from AZ on 10/2/2008
It leaks if it gets wet - so do not leave scraps in it for too long. Bags rip easily but that is a indicator of a good compost material. Be gentle when removing from roll and make sure that the roll stays dry.
from Katy, Texas on 10/2/2008
Bought it to decrease messiness in compost crock but it leaks a lot so it is still messy.
from Iowa City, IA on 10/2/2008
This biodegradable compost pail liner has saved me the task of washing out the pail after I empty it.
from Minneapolis, MN on 10/2/2008
These Bio-bags are good for lining the compost bucket. They are easy to tie and toss into the composter. You can have one lining the bucket for a week, and it won't give out. I'd still recommend taking the bucket out, just in case the bag does give out.
from Amherst, MA on 10/1/2008
My wife and I are vegetarian, and put all of our food scraps into compost (with the leaves from our trees) in homemade compost bins. The intervening step, putting the scraps in garbage cans, has always meant dealing with the cloud of flies released from a garbage can when it is opened. The cans have had to be placed some distance from the kitchen door as a result. These biodegradable bags are the answer. We just fill them with scraps and toss them into the garbage cans without having the cloud of flies. If necessary, when the fall composting cycle comes next month, the bag composition can be accelerated when the scraps are put into the compost bins by opening them. We wish we had had this product years ago.
from Lake Michigan shoreline on 10/1/2008
Too short for Franke 15 Qt compost pail! Should be 2" longer. Leak in bottom so no benefit.
Fragile and hard to get to compost bin outside without dripping.
I suggest that BioBag go "back to the drawing board" with their product!
from long Island NY on 9/27/2008
Gardeners Supply has the best price for this product! I know...I spent hours searching the internet.
from Prescott, AZ on 9/26/2008
I bought these with the copper countertop bucket which cleans so well that I think this is not necessary for that bucket. If I had a plastic or less easily cleanable bucket, I would highly recommend these bags
from Cedarville, OH on 9/23/2008