Kitchen Caddy Bags 30 Bags

Designed to line a kitchen caddy or countertop food waste bin, these compostable bags from If You Care are made from potato starch from non-GMO potatoes blended with a certified, fully compostable polymer — completely free from polyethylene and conventional plastic. They break down fully in industrial composting conditions and contain no plasticisers. Pack of 30 bags, sized to fit standard UK kitchen food waste caddies.

Collecting food scraps in a kitchen caddy lined with compostable bags is the most practical way to reduce food waste going to landfill and increase the amount of organic material reaching composting facilities. If You Care has been producing rigorously tested, third-party certified eco products since 1992. All certifications are backed by independent bodies in accordance with national and international standards.

Directions for use: Open bag and place inside your kitchen food waste caddy or countertop bin. Fill with food scraps, peelings, and organic kitchen waste. When full, tie the bag closed and transfer to your outdoor food waste bin for council collection. Do not use for general household waste. Certified compostable in industrial composting facilities — not suitable for home composting. Do not reuse.

Materials: Potato starch (from non-GMO potatoes), certified compostable polymer. No polyethylene, no plasticisers.

FAQs

What size caddy do these fit?
These bags are sized to fit standard UK kitchen food waste caddies (approximately 3–5 litres). Check the dimensions of your caddy before purchasing — the bags measure approximately 25 × 45 cm.

Can food scraps including meat and fish go in these bags?
Yes — these bags are suitable for all food waste including cooked and raw meat, fish bones, dairy, and vegetable peelings. Check your local council's food waste guidelines for confirmation of what is accepted in your area.

Are they certified compostable?
Yes — certified to EN 13432 (European compostability standard) for industrial composting. These bags are not designed for home compost heaps as the conditions there are insufficient for full breakdown of the biopolymer.

Are they plastic-free?
Yes — made entirely from potato starch and a certified compostable biopolymer with no conventional polyethylene plastic.

How many bags are in a pack?
30 bags per pack.