A properly fit bag will be snug around the rim of the bin/cart it is lining but loose at the bottom. This utilizes the full capacity of the bin/cart while stopping the bag from falling inside.
The 18.25″ x 25″ bag perfectly fits a standard 5 gallon pail. There are no other common bins that this size specifically fits.
The most common cart that the EcoSafe® 24″ x 32″ certified compostable bag fits is the 12 gal/45L Orbis 280. This bag properly fits 4 other carts:
- EcoSafe Curbside Organics Cart w/ Animal Latch
- IPL 12 gal cart
- Busch 10 gal Billi Box – Organics cart
- Rubbermaid Vented Brute 10 gal
The most common cart that the EcoSafe® 26″ x 36″ certified compostable bag fits is the 12 gal/45L Orbis 280a. This bag properly fits 1 other cart:
- Orbis 21 gal Green Bin +
The most common cart that the EcoSafe® 30″ x 42″ certified compostable bag fits is the 23gal/87L Rubbermaid Slim Jim. This bag properly fits 1 other carts:
- Busch 32 gal Waste Watcher
The most common cart that the EcoSafe® 35″ x 50″ certified compostable bag fits is the 32 gal/121L Toter. This bag properly fits 3 other carts:
- Cascade 32 gal Sterling
- IPL 32 gal Mastercart
- Rehrig 32 gal cart
The most common cart that the EcoSafe® 35″ x 50″ certified compostable bag fits is the 55 gal/208L Rubbermaid Brute.
Food loss and waste occur at each stage of the supply chain. The biggest proportion (about 37%) happens in the home.
ReFED, 2021