Innotak compostable bags are 1.3 gallon liners made from corn starch for small countertop compost bins, bathroom wastebaskets, and car trash cans. They hold at least 11 pounds, tear off a perforated roll, and break down into CO2, water, and organic biomass once composted. They are sized for 1.3 to 1.6 gallon (5 to 6 liter) bins, so for larger kitchen pails or yard waste, step up to bigger compostable liners.
Specifications
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Capacity: 1.3 gallons
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Bin Fit: 1.3 to 1.6 gallon (5 to 6 liter) containers
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Load Rating: Holds at least 11 pounds
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Material: Corn starch based
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Breakdown: Decomposes into CO2, water, and organic biomass
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Certifications: ASTM D6400, OK Compost Home, and EN 13432 by TÜV Austria
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Count: 50 bags
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Format: Perforated roll
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Color: Green
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Storage: Cool, dry place away from excessive heat
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Common Uses: Kitchen compost bins, bathroom liners, car trash, and small yard waste
Small Liners for Countertop Bins That Feed a Home Compost Pile
If you keep a small compost caddy by the sink and carry scraps out to a backyard pile or a city compost cart a few times a week, these bags keep the caddy clean and go into the pile with the scraps. The home compost certification means they can break down in your own pile, adding to the finished compost you spread on the garden rather than ending up in the trash.
That makes them a practical piece of a soil building routine for anyone growing vegetables or flowers. The 1.3 gallon size fits compact containers, so if your bin holds more than 1.6 gallons, you will want a larger bag.
What to Expect from the Innotak 1.3 Gallon Compostable Bags in Real Use
These bags fit small sink-side buckets and countertop canisters well and keep the container itself clean. In a backyard pile, long-time users saw them break down within about three months, roughly the same pace as the food scraps they held. That makes them easy to work into compost headed for garden beds. Others carry them out to municipal compost pickup two or three times a week.
How often you empty the bin makes the biggest difference. Emptied every few days, the bags held without leaking. Left a week or longer, some began leaking, while another household saw no breakdown inside the canister even after a week.
Reports on the roll were mixed. Some found the perforations separated cleanly and switched back after trying another brand that tore off the roll. Others lost about one bag in three to tears at the perforation. A few also noted the bags run a little small.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size compost bag fits a countertop bin?
Check your bin's capacity and choose a bag rated for that size or slightly larger, so the top folds over the rim and stays in place. Most countertop compost caddies hold between 1 and 2 gallons. A 1.3 gallon bag fits bins in the 1.3 to 1.6 gallon range, while larger kitchen pails need a 2.5 gallon or bigger liner.
How long do compostable bags take to break down in a compost pile?
In an active home compost pile, compostable bags usually break down over a few months, depending on moisture, heat, and how often you turn the pile. Tearing the bag open when you add it exposes more surface area and helps it break down alongside the scraps. A pile that stays damp and gets turned regularly works faster than one left to sit.
What is EN 13432 certification for compostable bags?
EN 13432 is a European standard that requires packaging to disintegrate and biodegrade within a set time frame under industrial composting conditions without leaving harmful residues in the finished compost. It is similar to the ASTM D6400 standard used in the U.S. A bag that also carries a home compost certification has been tested to break down at the lower temperatures of a backyard pile.
