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Compostable Waste Bin Bags

£8.99 GBP

If You Care Compostable Bags are made from potato starch from non-GMO starch potatoes blended with a certified, fully compostable polymer. No plasticizers are added.

What Makes Potato Starch Strong?

Starch is a mixture of a linear (amylose) and a branched (amylopectin) polymer of glucose. Potato starch has a higher percentage of amylopectin than either corn or wheat starch. Amylopectin gives starch its structural integrity, so it helps make If You Care Compostable Trash Bags stronger than bags made from corn starch.

Any Other Reasons for Potato Starch?

The potato starch used to make If You Care Compostable Trash Bags comes from starch potatoes, which are not grown as a food source, but only for starch production. These potatoes are too high in starch to be good for food. Therefore, there is no diversion from food supplies. In addition, to produce the same amount of starch from these potatoes as from corn requires 40% less land. Other compostable bags are made from corn which requires more water, but potatoes require no irrigation, and need only normal rainfall.

Why Use If You Care?

Approximately 80 million tons of waste (U.S. EPA figures) which goes to landfill annually is material which under the right conditions, can be turned into compost, including food scraps, yard trimmings and non-recyclable paper. In a landfill environment, this trapped organic material (leaves, grass etc.) releases methane gas – a greenhouse gas – contributing to global warming. Diverting food scraps and yard trimmings from landfill to compost facilities – either municipal or commercial in areas where available – contributes significantly to preserving our planet and natural resources.

If You Care Compostable Bags are completely polyethylene free and do not contain plasticisers.

Available in two sizes: Food Waste 3 gallon – perfect for collecting food scraps and food waste for use with kitchen counter compost pails; and Tall Kitchen 13 gallon – use for compostable waste; fits all tall kitchen 13-gallon pails.

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Reusable Bin Liner

From £29.99 GBP

Washable, handmade in the UK, 15L and 30L capacity. These are a fantastic option to reducing the use of single use bin liners. Made from eco-friendly PUL fabric with a drawstring to fit multiple bin sizes. The double stitching offers extra durability and the seamless bottom helps to prevent leaks.

We recommend machine washing up to 40 degrees. Alternatively, turn liner inside out to wipe clean.

Medium: Holds up to 15 litres. Max diameter 30cm.

Tall: Holds up to 30 litres

Great to use for rubbish, laundry, or storage - simply empty out and pop in the washing machine.

Remove the need for single-use bin liners! These handmade liners are waterproof, reusable, and machine washable. They are made with black PUL fabric which features a waterproof lining and a drawstring that allows them to fit multiple bin sizes and also grants you to hang the bag. We've designed a handle on the bottom to make it easier to empty the liner. As well as this we've created a seamless bottom to help prevent leaks.

Materials and care: Made from Eco PUL black fabric and recycled cotton. Machine wash up to 40 degrees or wipe clean.

How Do You Use It? Simply use like you would with a normal bin liner! When full, remove the liner, empty the contents into your wheelie bin and place the Reusable Liner back into your bin! If dirty, you can wipe clean or put in the washing machine on 40 degrees.

Is It Strong? The material used is extremely durable - much stronger than a plactic bag or compostable bin bags. Corners are reienforced for extra strength.

Can I Put Loose Rubbish In My Wheelie Bin?

It is bit of an urban myth that you can't put loose rubbish in your wheelie bin as most councils allow this. However, It's best to check with your local council as each location differs.

What is eco-PUL fabric? Locally sourced, PUL is a hardwearing and waterproof fabric. It has two layers - one of which has a layer of polyurethane which makes the product water-resistant.

The polyurethance is made from renewable materials ( vegetable oil ) rather than mineral oil - this is a much better option for the environment. The material also undergoes a unique process which permanently melt-bonds the waterproof film to the fabric without any toxic solvents.