OrangeBio Composting Guide

How to Use & Compost Your OrangeBio Bags

What Makes OrangeBio Bags Compostable?

OrangeBio bags are made from 100% plant-based, renewable materials—not traditional plastic.
They contain zero polyethylene, leave no toxic residue, and generate no microplastics.

All OrangeBio products follow strict global standards:

• DIN CERTCO EN 13432

• OK Compost INDUSTRIAL

• OK Compost HOME 

• BPI Certified

When composted properly, OrangeBio bags turn into:
✔ CO₂
✔ Water
✔ Nutrient-rich humus

—typically within 90–180 days, depending on composting conditions.

How to Use OrangeBio Compostable Bags

1. Store Properly

To maintain optimal strength:

• Keep in a cool, dry place

• Avoid sunlight and heat sources

• Recommended temperature: below 77°F (25°C)

2. Line Your Bin

Suitable for:

• Kitchen organics

• Yard waste (for home-compost bags)

• Retail produce

• Pet waste (check local compost rules)

• Commercial food prep

3. Fill with Organic Materials Only

Accepted in compost:

• Fruits & vegetables

• Coffee grounds & tea bags

• Bread, pasta, grains

• Paper towels & napkins

• Leaves & yard debris (for home compost SKUs)

Not accepted:

• Plastics

• Glass, metals

• Chemicals or oils

• Diapers

• Non-organic trash

4. Tie & Transfer

When full:

• Tie loosely (allows airflow)

• Place into:

  • Your home compost,

  • Green waste bin, or

  • Industrial composting facility, depending on local rules.

Home Composting (For Home-Compostable Bags)

🔸 Balance Your Pile

Mix:

• Greens (food scraps)

• Browns (paper, dry leaves, cardboard)

Ideal ratio: 1 part greens to 2 parts browns

🔸 Tear for Faster Breakdown

Cut or tear the bag into smaller pieces before composting.

🔸 Monitor Moisture

Your compost should feel like a wrung-out sponge.

Add water if dry.
Add browns if too wet.

🔸 Turn Regularly

Aerate every 1–2 weeks to support healthy microbes.

Home compost breakdown: ~90–180 days depending on climate.

Industrial / Municipal Composting

Industrial compost facilities maintain high temperatures (55–65°C / 130–150°F), enabling faster breakdown.

Ideal for:

• Restaurants

• Hotels

• Grocery stores

• Food service operators

• Municipal green waste programs

Industrial composting typically decomposes OrangeBio bags within 90 days.

Tips for Best Results

• Do not overfill bags

• Empty food waste every 2–3 days

• Avoid sharp objects

• Use a ventilated food scrap bin

• Store unused bags in cool, dry areas

What Happens After Composting?

Finished compost becomes:

✔ Organic humus
✔ Nutrient-rich soil
✔ Safe for plants and gardens
✔ 100% free of plastics & toxins

OrangeBio bags return to the earth—supporting a healthier, circular ecosystem.

Why Choose OrangeBio?

• Made from renewable, plant-based materials

• Certified compostable worldwide

• Backed by advanced biopolymer R&D

• Strong, durable, and leak-resistant

• Supports sustainable living and zero-waste goals