Unlike traditional plastic bags that can take hundreds of years to break down in landfills, compostable bags will break down within a few months under the right conditions. They can be composted in commercial or home composting facilities, where they will degrade into natural components that can be used as fertilizer for plants.

Compostable bags are often used as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic bags in various applications, such as grocery shopping, food packaging, and waste disposal. They come in different sizes, shapes, and thicknesses to suit different purposes, and some are even certified to meet compostability standards such as ASTM D6400 or EN 13432.

Compostable bags are often used as : 

Grocery shopping: Compostable bags can be used as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic bags for carrying groceries.

Food packaging: Compostable bags can be used to package food items such as fruits, vegetables, and snacks, as they are safe for direct contact with food and do not leach harmful chemicals.

Waste disposal: Compostable bags can be used to collect and dispose of organic waste such as food scraps, yard waste, and compostable packaging.

Pet waste: Compostable bags can be used as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags for picking up pet waste.

Retail packaging: Compostable bags can be used to package retail items such as clothing, shoes, and accessories, as they are a sustainable and eco-friendly option.

Events and promotions: Compostable bags can be used as an eco-friendly promotional item or giveaway for events, trade shows, or conferences.

Agriculture: Compostable bags can be used in agriculture as plant seed bags or soil erosion control bags, as they are biodegradable and do not harm the environment.