40L Green Compostable Food Waste Bags Case of 500

40L Green Compostable Food Waste Bags

40L green compostable food waste bags are supplied in a case of 500, made from plant-based material rather than conventional plastic, and designed to fit a range of bins and caddies used for food waste collection. The green colouring flags the bag as a food waste liner at a glance, separate from general waste sacks, which suits kitchens, catering operations and any site running a food waste recycling scheme. This case size suits sites getting through liners daily rather than occasionally.

Certified Compostable, Not Just Biodegradable

Compostable is a specific claim, not just a friendlier word for biodegradable, and it means the bag is designed to break down under defined composting conditions rather than simply degrading slowly over time. Bags in this category are usually certified to EN13432, the European standard for industrial compostability, and carry the Seedling logo that confirms that certification. This matters for any site with a council or contractor collection scheme that specifies certified compostable liners rather than generic biodegradable ones.

Fits a Range of Caddies and Bins

The 40L size is designed to fit a range of bin and caddy sizes used for food waste collection, from smaller kitchen caddies up to larger internal bins, without needing an exact match to one specific bin model. It sits within a wider size range running from 7L caddy liners up to 240L bags for external wheelie bins, so the same bag type can cover a full site rather than mixing suppliers by size.

Built for High-Volume Commercial Kitchens

This case size and format is built for commercial kitchens, catering operations, schools, offices and hospitality venues with a steady daily volume of food waste to bag and collect. Ordering by the case rather than the roll keeps busy kitchens stocked without frequent reordering.

Key Features

• Made from plant-based material such as cornstarch, the standard base material for compostable bags in this category
• Part of a full size range from 7L up to 240L, so the same bag type can be used across caddies and larger bins on one site
• Breaks down under composting conditions rather than persisting as landfill waste the way conventional plastic bags do
• Supplied in a case of 500, giving a lower cost per bag for kitchens getting through liners daily
• Green colouring makes it easy for staff to visually separate food waste from general waste at the point of disposal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are these bags made from?

Compostable food waste bags in this size and category are typically made from plant-based material such as cornstarch, rather than conventional plastic.

Are these bags certified compostable?

Bags of this type are usually certified to EN13432, the European standard for industrial compostability, carrying the Seedling logo. Ask us to confirm the exact certificate for this batch if you need it for a council contract or compliance paperwork.

What size bin or caddy do they fit?

The 40L bag is designed to fit a range of bin and caddy sizes used for food waste collection, and is part of a wider range from 7L up to 240L if a different size is needed elsewhere on site.

How many bags come in a case?

Each case contains 500 bags.

Can these be used in commercial kitchens?

Yes. This size and pack format suits commercial kitchens, catering operations, schools, offices and hospitality settings with a steady volume of food waste.

Will these compost in a home compost bin?

EN13432 certification covers industrial composting conditions rather than guaranteeing a bag will break down in a typical home compost bin or garden heap. If home composting is a requirement, check for a specific home compost certification before relying on that use.