Frequently Asked Questions

◄What are Harveset Hills Bags made from?

Harvest Hills bags are made from plant-based materials, are biodegradable and compostable. Corn Starches PLA - a biobased polymer made from plant starches PBAT - another biobased polymer that helps the bags degrade more rapidly

◄What is the shelf life of the bags?

Harvest Hills bags should be stored in a cool, dry place and used within 12-18 months.

◄How many bags do I need?

This ultimately depends on how often you are picking up waste, but on average our customers use 2 bags a day per dog. 120 bags (1 box) is about a 2 months supply per dog. If you have two dogs, you may need twice as many.

◄What compost certifications do Harvest Hills bags have?

ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 and OK Compost for Home

◄How long does it take for Harvest Hills bags to compost?

Under ideal conditions, these bags can take between 3 months and 6 months to compost completely.

◄How long does it take for Harvest Hills bags to break down in a landfill?

There are many different factors when it comes to landfills, but in our studies on Harvest Hills bags, it takes about 180 days for these bags to break down in a landfill.

◄What do Harvest Hills bags break down into?

Our bags are completely biodegradable and compostable and break down into organic matter such as water and carbon dioxide. No microplastics!