Compost Bags for Home Composting
Home Compostable Kitchen Caddy Bags — OK Compost HOME Certified Food Waste Collection
Certification names shown here are a starting reference. Request the current certificate and confirm that its scope covers the selected formulation, printing and finished pack.
| Material | PLA+PBAT+Corn Starch (home-compost optimized formulation) |
| Thickness | 14–18 microns |
| Dimensions | 5L / 7L / 10L (standard); custom 3–30L available |
| MOQ | 60 cartons (approx. 0.6 ton) |
| Lead Time | 15–25 days |
Free samples shipped within 3 business days via DHL/FedEx. Custom-printed samples: 7u201310 days. · 12-month shelf-life from date of manufacture. Free replacement of any stock showing premature degradation or defects when stored at 15–30°C, <60% RH, away from direct sunlight.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Home Compostable Kitchen Caddy Bags — OK Compost HOME Certified Food Waste Collection.
Material: PLA+PBAT+Corn Starch (home-compost optimized formulation). Gauge: 14–18 microns.
Municipal Food Waste Collection Programmes: Bulk supply for city-wide kitchen caddy distribution — available white-label or co-branded with municipality logos and collection instructions. Supermarket and Retail Consumer Sales: Branded caddy liners for supermarket chains — the onl
Maximum 72 hours of wet waste containment at 20°C ambient — exceeding this duration may result in seepage through the film. Not suitable for garden or yard waste containing thorns, sharp branches, or heavy woody material that may puncture the thin-gauge film.
Maximum 72 hours of wet waste containment at 20°C ambient — exceeding this duration may result in seepage through the film. Not suitable for garden or yard waste containing thorns, sharp branches, or heavy woody material that may puncture the thin-gauge film. Store in a cool, dry place — elevated humidity above 70% RH will shorten shelf life. OK Compost HOME certification covers ambient temperature composting only; degradation in anaerobic landfill conditions is minimal and slow.
WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT
Key Features
OK Compost HOME certified by TUV Austria
degrades within 12 months at 20–30°C home compost
Leak-resistant for 72+ hours of wet food waste
tested with fruit peels, coffee grounds, and plate scrapings
PLA+PBAT+corn starch film at 14–18 microns
starch blend cuts polymer content without losing wet strength
Within 10% of conventional PE caddy liner pricing
approximately 15% below comparable BioBag liners
5L, 7L, and 10L standard sizes
custom 3–30L with flap, drawstring, or handle-tie closures
Up to 20% post-industrial recycled PLA content
diverts approximately 95% of kitchen waste from landfill
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| Material | PLA+PBAT+Corn Starch (home-compost optimized formulation) |
| Thickness | 14–18 microns |
| Dimensions | 5L / 7L / 10L (standard); custom 3–30L available |
| Color | Green / Natural / Custom printed |
| Capacity | 5 to 30 liters depending on model |
| Pack Count | 20 count per pack; 500 packs per carton |
| MOQ | 60 cartons (approx. 0.6 ton) |
| Lead Time | 15–25 days |
| Carton Dimensions | 40 x 30 x 20 cm |
| Certifications | EN 13432, OK Compost HOME, OK Compost INDUSTRIAL, TÜV |
CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications explained
OK Compost HOME — TUV Austria
Home-compostability mark: verified to biodegrade at ambient temperatures in a home pile within 12 months — the headline certification for this product.
EN 13432 — EU Compostability Standard
The harmonised European standard: 90%+ biodegradation within 6 months, plus disintegration and ecotoxicity limits — the basis for EU bio-waste collection compliance.
OK Compost INDUSTRIAL — TUV Austria
Industrial-compostability mark: verified to biodegrade at 58°C+ in managed facilities within 90–180 days.
OEM / ODM
Customization Options
Custom size from 3L to 30L capacity. Closure options: flap, drawstring, handle-tie, or elasticated top. Custom printing up to 4-color flexographic with municipality or brand artwork. Retail-ready packaging formats: boxed, header card with euro-hole, or bulk carton. Minimum 500 kg for fully custom production.
FACTORY CAPABILITIES
Esinle OEM Capabilities
The selected format can be reviewed against these Guangzhou manufacturing capabilities. Final feasibility, tolerances and MOQ are confirmed in the approved specification.
Custom Dimensions
Width, gusset depth and length can be reviewed against your packaging-line requirements and converting limits.
Printing & Branding
Flexographic artwork, colour count, print coverage and plate requirements are checked before MOQ and pricing are confirmed.
In-House Compounding
PLA, PBAT and starch blend options are selected around flexibility, strength, processing and the documented claim required for the SKU.
BEHIND EVERY PRODUCT
Integrated production in Guangzhou
The workflow covers compounding, film blowing, printing and bag conversion, with the order specification used as the reference for in-process and final checks.
USE CASES
Applications
Municipal Food Waste Collection Programmes
Bulk supply for city-wide kitchen caddy distribution — available white-label or co-branded with municipality logos and collection instructions
Supermarket and Retail Consumer Sales
Branded caddy liners for supermarket chains — the only home compostable option within 10% of PE pricing enables mass-market shelf placement
Commercial Kitchens and Staff Canteens
High-volume food waste bagging with full home compostability — saves on waste hauling fees by enabling clean organics diversion from general waste streams
HONEST TRANSPARENCY
Limitations & Storage
Maximum 72 hours of wet waste containment at 20°C ambient — exceeding this duration may result in seepage through the film. Not suitable for garden or yard waste containing thorns, sharp branches, or heavy woody material that may puncture the thin-gauge film. Store in a cool, dry place — elevated humidity above 70% RH will shorten shelf life. OK Compost HOME certification covers ambient temperature composting only; degradation in anaerobic landfill conditions is minimal and slow.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long do the bags reliably hold wet food waste without leaking?
Independently tested to 72+ hours with typical kitchen waste (fruit peels, coffee grounds, vegetable trimmings, plate scrapings) at 20°C ambient temperature. For best results, do not overfill beyond the bag's rated capacity and avoid sharp bones or shells that may puncture the film. Bags should be tied closed and placed in a ventilated caddy.
What is the actual cost difference versus conventional PE caddy liners?
Our 18μm home compostable caddy bags are approximately 8–10% more expensive than equivalent PE liners at comparable carton volumes. At container-load scale (20ft or 40ft), the premium narrows to 3–5%. The EU bio-waste directive is rapidly closing this gap as PE liners face regulatory phase-out in mandatory separate collection markets.
Can municipalities customize these bags for their specific collection programmes?
Yes — we offer full white-label and co-branded options from 500 kg minimums. Common configurations include: municipality logo with collection instructions printed directly on the bag, color-coding by waste stream type, multi-language printing for linguistically diverse communities, and QR codes linking to local collection schedules. We have supplied customized caddy bags to municipal programmes across 8 countries.
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