Best Eco Friendly Garbage Bags 13 Gallon

👤Oh my god, the perfume. I didn't think these things would smell so bad. After putting two bags into the trash can in my kitchen, the entire house smells like febreeze. The treatment is over the top. Yuck. I came back to Amazon today to buy new trash bags to throw them in. The smell is so strong that I just smelled my hands after putting the bags in. Maybe this is a manufacturing error. YUCK!

👤The bag held up well for me. Two months was the length of time I had. I decided to go with the scent. It's not overwhelming like others are saying. I read the reviews before buying it. I think it's a good thing to have your trash not smelling like trash, because it's not strong like they say. I'm disappointed that it isn't a strong smell like people claim. The whole smell of the trash can is not masked by it. It does more than a regular bag. I would say by 75%. Good enough for me!

👤I had trash everywhere, and the bags were splitting at the seams. The majority of the bags and from both rolls were not one or two bags. I was unable to return to Amazon because I exceeded my window on returns. There is a box full of useless trash bags.

👤I have been using these bags for a long time and they are my favorite. I immediately ordered this deal on Amazon because it was so cheap, it was worth the wait. After ordering, I started reading the reviews that said they were tearing easily and splitting at the seams. I ordered a huge box of knock off glad garbage bags because I know they are good, but I was a bit worried because I know people said they were bad, but I think they are. They came today. I stretched out a few of them and inspected the box and everything, they are the real bags, which are great kitchen garbage bags, and these are the best. I think they smell great. I don't smell them around my house, only when I open the garbage which is exactly what I want. The big box is going to last me for almost a year.

👤It's really durable and smells great.

👤I am not very sensitive to smells. The smell of Febreze is overpowering. I took an aspirin after moving the garbage can to the front porch to get rid of the smell, and also moved the bag out to the porch to get rid of the smell. I regret the purchase, but I don't want to release the other109 in the box.

👤My trash can has a flat back and an oval front. I bought the first bags a year ago that were easy to fit on the canister. The scent traps smells. If you don't over fill or make too heavy, it's very sturdy. We have two trash pick ups per week and I use two bags a week. I don't know if the scent/odor protection lasts more than five days. We keep our lid closed because we have dogs and cats. As long as it stays a Prime item, I will continue to purchase. The bags should last me at least two months.

👤These bags are made from recycled materials. I knew when I bought them that they wouldn't be as strong as the other nonrecycled bags I had been using. I didn't think these bags were durable. The bag is usually ripped off the top half of the time, and I often try to fit it over the top of my garbage cans. I have begun double bagging my garbage with two of these bags, because I think one will rip. I have been successful by making sure I don't fill them all up, but then I find I am still using more garbage bags each week, which feels like it defeats the purpose of using eco-friendly bags. The corners of the boxes result in the bag ripping, so I have tried using these bags for my recyclables that are lighter. I applaud the manufacturers for their work because there is a need for a stronger bag and I hope they continue to work on it.

👤I was not expecting the bags to be as strong as non recycled plastic, but I am happy with them. I feel good about using a product that helps. The bags may tear a little easier, but they are worth it. They are more sturdy than your usual bag.

👤I placed my third order for these bags. I solved the tearing problem by giving the bag a little stretch before opening it. It was a nice snug fit. They are used for mixed stream recycling. The contents of the bag have never caused us to have any issues with leaks or tears. There is a I use these bags to line a 40 L / 10.6 Gal Simple Human recycling/trash can that takes a K size bag. These bags are very sturdy. The bag needs to be stretched a little to fit around the top of the can. The bag will split if it is stretched near the seam. It is still usable, but it is not very secure in the can. The bag is not stretched from the seam. I have used a whole box and am back for more, so clearly I like them enough to buy them again. I like them so much that I will recommend them to you.

👤The bags are a bit stronger than we expected. The product carton does not have a cutout to act as a dispensers area, but it is pretty study. We just cut a piece of the top of the box to feed the bags. There are two rolls of bags in a carton. The roll of bags is the same size as a roll of paper towels and has a single sheet of paper on top. This is not good or bad, it is unusual for this kind of bag. We live in an apartment with trash pickup. We have to separate our recycling from regular trash by putting it in a green or blue bag. The blue bag gets the job done.

👤I needed the bags sooner because my normal brand was back-ordered for months. I wanted eco-friendly and made from recycled product, however they are very thin and break easily with medium kitchen garbage. The bag tore right through when I pulled it out of the basket to replace it with a new one. The bag fell apart when I tried to pull it up. There is a The pull ties are terrible and I believe they make the bags weaker at the top portion.

👤If you have food in them, they biodegrade in a few days. It's just a fact. If you put food in them, you need to take the trash out within 24 hours or the bag will start to degrade. Trash ends up all over the kitchen. I need a biodegrade time of at least 7 days for my house.

👤If you have a 13 gallon bin, you usually order 13 gallon bags. My 13 gallon recycle bags fit well, they could possibly fill an 11 gallon bin. There is a Is it durable? It was laughable at best. They weren't strong enough to remove the sticker that they put on their own bags. I can't use them until one bag is gone. It's hard to recommend an item when you buy it for two purposes and it fails in both of them, because I am very easy to satisfy customer and leave tons of 5* reviews, not an Amazon troll. There is a I'm not interested in a replacement or refund. I'll update my review if the description of the item changes to show that they are not as durable as a standard compost bag, and that they will not fit a 13 gallon bin.

👤I was worried about purchasing these because of the reviews that said the bags failed before hitting the trash barrel. Should these fail, I bought these to line my kitchen trash with grocery store paper bags. I haven't had to do that yet. I haven't had a bag break yet, but I am about half way through the box. I tend to handle them with care and don't toss them around as much as I might have done with the old school plastic bags. I put them in the curbside barrel after lifting them out of the kitchen barrel. I'm not sure if they would survive being thrown, but I'm willing to live with it. These bags do not have a draw so securing them shut can be a challenge. I put them in my curb side barrel. You could use bread tie wires to shut them down. Again, an easy adjustment I am willing to live with. I was very pleased with my purchase and will definitely return it.

👤I thought I would be a responsible consumer buying this bag. This product is not adequate for many reasons. It's too short. It doesn't fit in my garbage can. It has trouble hugging the top of the garbage can because it keeps falling into it. 2. The bottom is leaking. The garbage can leaks because it doesn't have a robust seam on the bottom. It's not flat-seamed on the bottom like normal bags. 3. There is no way of tying it. No ties or belts are needed to do this task. It's up to you to make sure it's not too full so you can make your own knot. 4. Rips very quickly. The strength of the bag may be affected by this side effect of making it biodeficiency. I understand a little bit. There is a The execution and user experience for me was disappointing.

👤These are good for the bathroom. There is a They are not meant to be used in the kitchen because of the bag breaking as you pull it out of the trash can. There is a Dollar store bags are more expensive than the cheap bags used in commercials.

👤I went on line to shop for trash bags because I couldn't find enough in the stores, but your product caught my eye because it was eco friendly.

👤You might purchase a bag at a dollar store. It is very thin and will not hold trash without doubling or tripling bags. I wanted to return them but the wind closed while I was sick. I am stuck with the cheap bags. Sturdy should be used to describe the bags. The manufacturing of these bag is not up to par. The only use I can think of is for small trash cans.

👤The bags are very thin and tear easily. They don't have any kind of weight. Ties or clips are not included in the box.

👤The quality is worse than Dollar store trash liners. There is a Thin! An envelope was poked through. I apologize for wasting my money.

👤Many have said that these bags are thin. To be on the safe side, I have to double-bag them. I will use these for our recycles and shredder, so I'm not upset with the purchase. These are perfect for them.

👤If there was a way to close the bag, it would be great. I had to find a rubber band to close it because you get your value by just the quantity of the bags.

👤The bags are not the size of 13 gallon trash bags. They won't fit your trash can. They are very thin and easy to rip.

👤If you're like me, you want to make choices that are friendly to the environment. I bought these bags a year ago, and they lasted quite a long time, but they are only considered bio bags due to the use of chemical Additives that advance decomposition into bits. The bag doesn't actually break down. Instead, it is made of tiny micro-plastics. These are harmful to humans and the environment. These bio products don't disappear or feed the earth in their decomposition, they just take another shape. The companies that make these products aren't very transparent and it takes quite a bit of research to get to the truth. I'm still looking for a large impact or positive impact. Imagine a trash bag.

👤They are a pain, but I bought them because of their nature. They don't fit a standard trash can. I have to use tape to hold them. The search is on for a great bag.

👤Trash bags are the same size as kitchen trash cans. They are a bit thinner than conventional trash bags, but that can be expected. It did not affect us. They did not break or rip. I have a hard time with the smell of trash bags even though I am pregnant. These don't have any scent at all. We bought them because I wanted to use biodegradeable plates and utensils for the graduation party, but it didn't make sense to use non-biodegradeable trash bags. It doesn't make sense to use biodegradeable diapers if you're only going to put them in a trash bag. I intend to use them exclusively from now on. We can stop contributing to land fills if we do our part.

👤I was very excited about this product and I am very disappointed. It doesn't fit a standard-sized trash can, which I could have found my way around. The bigger problem for me was the fact that the bottom of the bag was 10 inches from the actual bottom, making the capacity even smaller. I don't know if I received a bad bag, but it has made it hard to use in my trash can, and it can't hold very much. I wanted to reach the seller directly but didn't see that option, so I'm wondering if it was a one time incident or if I should keep searching.

👤The bottom seal came apart in a third of the way through the roll. It seems that the seal applied at the plant may have applied too much heat. I have to inspect the bottom seal every time I get a new one, and if there are a few holes I have to put a rubber band around it. This action takes away from the 13 gallon size. I won't be buying these again.

👤Everyone is an expert when it comes to garbage. This one misses the mark after trying different brands. Its sole purpose is to receive and hold garbage that will end up in a landfill, never decompose, and then to make microplastics that choke our fish and destroy our environment. There is a It's not built for a trash bin called Simply Human that my local Bedbath& Beyond went out of business trying to sell. "elite" trash bins need "elite" trash bags, and it's not the right fit. Live and learn.

👤Climate change is the biggest problem. The next thing is plastic. It is everywhere. Limit use where you can because products will break down. Garbage bags check this box. The law that has us recycling was implemented by me as an Environmental Engineer. We can solve this if we work together.

👤The strangest trash bags I've seen. They look and feel like regular trash bags. They say they need to use the international standard of measuring and testing called "ASTM D6400" on them. It doesn't give me much confidence. There is a They tear very easily.

👤I put a lot of items in my bin. The bags weren't designed to line the compost bin. They are too narrow to fill the soil and leaves from the yard. I put crumpled paper bags in the bottom of my bin. I empty my pots into the bags or clean out the refrigerator and grow experimental molds into the bags. I gave them a low rating so people would read the message. I need to remove some soil from my yard, so I plan to do small amounts at a time with these bags. The large paper garden bags intended for leaves and clippings are much more expensive than the number of bags.

👤I got tired of washing my compost bin because of the smell. The 34 gallon trash bag is a godsend. After trash day, my compost bin stayed clean because I had filled it to the brim with kitchen scraps, garden leaves, weeds and shredded paper products. If you hate washing your compost bin, this is the bag for you.

👤I wanted a product that was more eco friendly. Most brands work out better than these. They hold up when doing yard work. The bags break if they get wet. We have gotten a small outdoor bin with a lid to store in until bulk pickup to make up for the issue ofDurability. Overall, 4 out of 5 stars.

👤These will break down over time. I wish they were stronger. I use them for gardening but wouldn't trust them in a garbage can.

👤The bags are the same as advertised. They worked well for me and there was no option for recycling yard waste. They aren't strong enough for branches and heavy stuff, but with care can work for most trash and garbage. It's good to put more plastic in the garbage.

👤The bag is not better than the garbage it is supposed to hold. Flimsy and breakable!

👤These are regular plastic bags. It is definitely not compostable. Compost facility will not accept them. There is no certification label for the bags. Green washing from China.

👤I'm trying out a new garbage bag and it wasn't the right one. I've been more conscious of the environment this year. Garbage bags are another step in that direction. I won't be buying this brand again. It was expected that it would be in its packaging. Garbage bags are wrapped inside the box. It's not necessary to wrap bags in another bag, it's still not needed, and it causes unnecessary waste.

👤I contacted the city rep for these bags and she said they were no better than regular plastic bags. If these bags go to a landfill, they would give off methane which is a very powerful greenhouse gas, so it would be worse for the environment. There is only one time when to use bags that are made of bio-degradable material. I wouldn't use them for that either because they aren't certified compostable.

👤I've been looking for a bag that's not made of plastic. There is a Solid enough to hold a decent amount of trash. The price is also great. I am very happy that I don't have to use plastic bags for trash anymore, and feel proud that I am not producing plastic waste that harms the environment, I will recommend this product to anyone.

👤I've tried several bags from Amazon to find one that will fit in the house. This one is the best. It is leak proof and won't cause a stinky brown puddle in the bottom of your can after you accidentally throw an egg yolk in there. The bags are slightly more brittle than other bags that I have tried. Don't throw something straight down, place it gently and you will be good to go. The bag works well in my 13gallon kitchen can.

👤These are better than regular plastic bags. We prefer to use our own bags since our apartment provides tons of them. They are thicker, more durable and make this dirty job less dehumanizing than the others. The price is high. Is the earth worth it?

👤I made a resolution to reduce plastic waste. These bags fit the bill. They are not as strong as traditional plastic bags, so don't jam them full or push the contents down, they will rip because they are not plastic. It was a small annoyance compared to the reduced plastic out there.

👤Very affordable and helpful. I thought they would be flimsy but they are stronger than I thought. I'll be making it again after buying it.

👤They say "Compostable" on the box, but not on the bags. The Region of Waterloo doesn't consider these to be compostable because they don't say so on the bag. This product should have a warning on it that it doesn't meet all codes.

👤They are not actually compostable. There is a Garbage collection stopped accepting them because there was no symbol for it being composted.

👤I can't rate the trash bags higher than 3 stars because I love the idea of using them. They are not as strong as 13 gallon plastic trash bags, and can't hold as much trash. These are barely 13 gallons and more like 11 or 12 gallons. I'll be looking for a 13 gallon trash bag when these are used up. Nice attempt to the mfg. I hope you can improve on the bags.

👤I bought these thinking they were worth it. They are good for the planet and people. The color is nice. Downsize is the right size for my can. The bags are very thin. They have a purpose in their products, but I don't think they are quality.

👤I have been using bags made of compost. They are thin and break easily. Not these! I ripped up the carpet in my house and forgot to buy construction bags. I thought they wouldn't stand up to it. I was wrong. They held sharp objects. The bags didn't explode despite the nails and wood poking through. I dropped them from my balcony into a garbage can. Every so often one of the handles will come undone. My only wish is that they were a bit bigger as I have an oval shaped can and it would mean less strain on the bag as it fills. These are the best I have tried in a long time.

👤When you fill it, tear it. Make sure you don't stuff it.

👤We used these for our can in the kitchen. The bags are a good idea, but they leak. What a mess. We just use regular bags in the can and put them in the green bin. We wash it out and reuse it.

👤I have to sort my trash thoroughly because of a new trash law. The only way I could get rid of the food trash was to put it in paper bags. It is easy to throw out food with these bags.

👤These fit my trash can perfectly. Exactly what I wanted.

👤The household is excited to participate in the organics recycling program. The added cost and decreased lifespan of the bags has been a problem. We bought BioBags from local stores at a cost of over 50 cents a bag. Then bought them in a larger quantity via Amazon for 42 cents a bag. Then tried some of the other bags. They're more affordable at around 35.5 cents per piece, and more durable than BioBags. They're still more fragile than a plastic garbage bag, but I think that just goes with the territory here. The BioBags would often fail even though we were careful to not tear them. We're more satisfied with these because they've been holding up better.

👤I'm using the kitchen trash bags as liners until I've evaluated how leakproof they are. Our kitchen trash tends to be dry since we try to recycle as much as we can. Wet stuff like our dog's diaper wraps can be found in small bags. All of these bags have to be strong so they don't fall apart while we take the trash out, and degrade quickly, as far as our needs go. The bags fulfill my requirements. We take the kitchen trash out 3-4 times a week to avoid smells. Although I wish they were a little more economical, they bags are made in the US and the company hires the blind, so I can feel doubly proud of my patriotism.

👤I was hesitant to buy another brand of eco bags that would always be disappointing. I took a chance and ordered after seeing these and reading good reviews. These are the best and I'm glad I did. Not only are they made in the USA, but also by employing people with disabilities. They are made from compost. Despite being eco friendly, they are hard to get out of. They are 5 times stronger than the basic Glad bags I was using for a long time. The bad reviews must have been bad batches or the reviewer was not applying common sense.

👤Really? The message is printed on each bag but not in any other materials. Is that really true? Does that mean they only biodegrade if I drive it? You must be joking. You've been deceived. They're expensive. I will call the company about it. There is a The bags are strong. They have no tie at the top so the edges of the bag have to hang over the sides of the trash can. If they were actually compostable, it would be worth a little extra trouble, but they aren't, so I feel like I have just bought some really stupid green bags. Really PO'd.

👤These bags are really nice. I was a little worried when I first used them. They will break down faster and there will be garbage everywhere. I'm proud to say I was wrong. I got these at the beginning of 2020 and it is now October 2020 so I've used a few. I am very impressed with how sturdy and durable they are. I've put a lot of things in them. I've never had them cry. The point is that they are smaller than the standard garbage bag. If you're trying to be eco friendly, then you should be throwing away less trash. I would definitely recommend them. I love them!

👤The bag is made from sugar cane, which is better than a plastic bag. The biggest US sugar cane supplier is located in Florida, which causes the toxins from the sugar flow to Lake Okeechobee, which is then released into the ocean- in the Gulf. The marine life in the Gulf is dying because of the pollution. Don't buy these bags.

👤Not what I thought I was ordering. The box does not indicate that the bags are plant-based. I was disappointed.

👤My fault is that I didn't research and read more into this product. I hope this helps someone. The product is made of plastic and not bio-degradable. I was disappointed in my purchase. You will believe you are buying an eco friendly product if you read all the wonderful descriptions. If you want to reduce plastic consumption, you should beware of this product.

👤I had the option to order larger quantities of the bags. The bags I received are plastic. There is no mention of plant based or biodegradable on the box. Caution with plastic is said on the box. The plant based on the website is only for 45 bags. I will return the item.

👤The reviews said these were the best trash bags ever. Nope. These are amazing. I am looking at a trash bag.

👤Decided to try it out. The water was hung in the shower. There were no leaks after over 24 hours.

👤The box I received did not say "Made from Plants". I tried to contact the manufacturer but they didn't reply. I feel like I was cheated. I'm reporting it to Amazon. I sent a photo of the box I received.

👤I bought these a few months ago and have waited to review them. They are as strong as regular bags and can hold up to gravy and other foods. We left gravy in the bag for 5 days and it did not leak. We will be buying these bags soon. I am trying to get plastic out of my house as much as I can, and these are plant based. I can't tell you how excited I am that I have found this. Thanks for making these great.

👤These fit are better for the environment and I have had no leak issues. Would buy again.

👤I have ever purchased a worse product. I checked all the bags at the same corner. Didn't waste any more time as the first 10 or so were faulty, and the rest are as well. Sending back!

👤For 2 purchases. I just received my purchases. The box was damaged. Looks like it was in a war. The first box I received was considerably heavier. The first time I received 4 rolls, I only had 2. Where is the other half? I didn't have any issues with bags tearing. Amazon needs to step up their game. Their service has been bad since Covid. I'm considering not renewing my membership. Poor quality and over price. I love these bags. It is durable! I like the white lining and black outside. I was very happy to try these out.

👤I ripped apart every bag I took out. Not when going to put it in the trash can. They ripped them open to get them ready for the trash can.

👤The bags rip when I open them. Not applying any actual force in attempting to line trash cans, just opening them. I have opened 172 of them and every single one has ripped while I was opening the bag.

👤I thought it would be a good deal. I was wrong. The first one I took out was torn. I got another one and had to open it carefully because it was very stuck together, and I thought maybe it was because of the glue that was on it to keep it rolled up. I put it in the trash can and it was fine. When I put the new one in, it broke when I put the top over the can. I packed them up so they could be returned. There are other trash bags that you don't have to worry about and life is too busy to worry about a trash bag.

👤When you open the bag, it's not nice.

👤I opened the box after buying it back in August. The first 4 bags I pulled out were ripped down both sides, the 5th one was intact, but the next 5 bags were ripped right to the bottom. The 11th bag is holding up despite being down 10 bags. I'm afraid to take it out of the trash can because I don't want to pick up another load of trash. I'm hoping that the further I get into the box, the better it will be.

👤The trash bags don't leak. I've used about 100 bags to date. The trash receptacle doesn't smell and doesn't need to be cleaned. I've tried a lot of trash bags and they all leak at one time or another, even when I try not to push the trash down to avoid taking it out for another day. The large brand name company trash bags vary in thickness from 0.9 mil to 1.05 mil. When I first purchased the bags, I didn't think a small difference in thickness would make a difference, but the history of almost 9 months without a leak speaks for itself.