The perfect companion for avid gardeners, the Because We Care drawstring bag allows easy collection and disposal of green and brown garden waste.
Collect leaves, grass clippings, weeds and general garden offcuts in one place, pull the drawstring closed, tie-up and dispose of the whole bag into the compost bin.
The gardening bag is made from durable, plant-based cornstarch resin and features soy and water-based prints that are safe for the earth. Even the drawstring is made from the same plant-based material as the bag.
This Biodegradable Drawstring Bag is certified compostable and will quickly decompose when disposed of in a home or industrial composting environment.
This compostable drawstring bag is a must-have for any landscaping business, gardening store, or DIY home retailer, providing a convenient companion while taking time to care for the garden.
The Compostable Trash Bags With Drawstring can be manufactured to the size, color, and design specifications required by your business.
Compostable Drawstring Garden Waste Bags
Make garden clean-up easier with Because We Care Compostable Drawstring Garden Waste Bags.
Designed for collecting leaves, weeds, grass clippings, flowers and other light garden offcuts, these large compostable bags feature an integrated drawstring that makes them easy to close, carry and handle.
The bag and drawstring are made from plant-based compostable material, while soy- and water-based inks are used for printing. Once filled, the drawstring can be pulled closed to help contain loose garden waste during transport to a home composting area or an approved organic waste collection system.
Custom sizes, colours, prints and packaging options are also available for garden centres, landscaping businesses, councils, retailers and private-label customers.
Product Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Compostable Drawstring Garden Waste Bag |
| Bag Size | 603 × (746 + 60) mm |
| Thickness | 25 μm |
| Material | Plant-based compostable resin |
| Resin Options | KF90 or BF90 |
| Closure | Integrated compostable drawstring |
| Printing | Soy- and water-based inks |
| Colour | White |
| Retail Pack Options | 5, 10 or 20 bags |
| Composting Options | Home or industrial composting, subject to certification and local acceptance |
| Recommended Shelf Life | 9–15 months, depending on the resin used |
| Customisation | Size, thickness, colour, printing and packaging |
An Easier Way to Collect Garden Waste
Loose leaves and garden clippings can be difficult to carry without spilling. The built-in drawstring allows the top of the bag to be gathered and tied after filling.
These compostable drawstring bags can be used to collect:
- Dry leaves
- Grass clippings
- Weeds
- Flower cuttings
- Small plant trimmings
- Fallen petals
- Light garden debris
- Other compostable garden materials
Sharp branches, thorns, stones, soil and heavy wet waste may puncture or overload the bag. Large or rigid garden waste should be cut down or handled separately.
Integrated Compostable Drawstring
The drawstring is made from the same plant-based material as the bag, providing a complete compostable bag system without a conventional plastic tie.
The closure helps users:
- Keep loose garden material contained
- Carry the filled bag more easily
- Reduce spills during handling
- Close the bag without a separate tie
- Organise garden waste before disposal
Do not lift an overloaded bag only by the drawstring. Support the bottom of the bag when it contains heavy or wet material.
Certified Compostable Materials
Because We Care products are certified for home composting under AS 5810 and commercial composting under AS 4736 in Australia. The company also lists certifications and compliance standards for Europe.
Home compostable certification is intended for products capable of breaking down under suitable home composting conditions, while commercially compostable products are designed for controlled industrial composting environments.
Certification does not mean that every council green bin automatically accepts the bag. FOGO and garden-organics collection rules vary between local councils and waste processors.
Before placing a filled bag into a council green bin:
- Check your local council’s current FOGO or green-waste guidelines.
- Confirm whether certified compostable bags are accepted.
- Check whether the council requires a specific colour, logo or supplied liner.
- Follow any restrictions on garden waste, food waste or compostable packaging.
When council collection does not accept compostable bags, empty the garden material into the approved bin and dispose of the bag according to local instructions.
Home Composting Guidance
Where home composting is suitable and the product certification applies, the bag can be added with compatible organic garden waste.
For better composting conditions:
- Remove stickers, wire, plastic plant labels and other contaminants.
- Avoid filling the bag with treated timber, plant pots or synthetic materials.
- Tear or cut the bag into smaller pieces where practical.
- Mix it with moist and dry compost materials.
- Maintain suitable airflow and moisture.
- Turn the compost regularly.
- Allow sufficient time for the bag and garden waste to break down.
Composting speed varies with temperature, moisture, microbial activity, bag thickness and compost management.
Plant-Based Compostable Film
The Drawstring Garden Bags are manufactured from KF90 or BF90 compostable resin options rather than conventional polyethylene.
The material is designed to provide enough flexibility and strength for ordinary garden-waste collection while remaining suitable for certified composting environments.
Because compostable materials are designed to respond to moisture, heat and biological activity, they should be stored correctly before use.
Recommended Storage
For best performance:
- Store the bags in their original packaging.
- Keep them in a cool, dry place.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Keep them away from heat and high humidity.
- Do not store them outdoors.
- Use older stock before newer stock.
- Avoid purchasing more than can be used within the recommended period.
The recommended shelf life is approximately 9–15 months, depending on the resin used and the storage environment.
Custom Order Process
1. Provide Your Requirements
Send the required:
- Bag dimensions
- Thickness
- Colour
- Quantity
- Intended use
- Packaging format
- Delivery location
2. Submit Your Artwork
Supply high-resolution logo and artwork files. Because We Care can also assist with artwork preparation where required.
3. Confirm Certification Labelling
The design should retain the relevant compostability certification and correct disposal information.
4. Review the Quotation
Minimum order quantities depend on the bag size, thickness, printing and packaging requirements.
5. Approve the Design
Check the artwork, colours, dimensions and certification marks before production.
6. Production and Delivery
Custom orders generally require approximately 8–12 weeks to process, excluding artwork-development time. Final timing should be confirmed when ordering.
Why Choose Because We Care?
Certified Compostable Products
Because We Care supplies products certified for home and commercial composting under applicable Australian standards.
Plant-Based Materials
The bag and integrated drawstring are manufactured from plant-based compostable materials.
Environmentally Considered Printing
Soy- and water-based inks are used for the printed design.
Custom Manufacturing
Bag dimensions, thickness, colours, printing and packaging can be adapted for retail, council and commercial programs.
Retail and Bulk Supply
The Biodegradable Drawstring Trash Bags are suitable for individual consumers as well as garden centres, retailers, landscapers and private-label buyers.
