How to Start Kitchen Composting with Owlpack Yucksack Bags

Composting isn’t just for people with backyards or gardens—it can start right in your kitchen. With Owlpack’s Yucksack Bags, turning your food scraps into something meaningful is easier (and cleaner) than ever. Whether you're new to composting or looking to simplify your setup, this guide will help you get started with confidence.

Why Kitchen Composting?

Every banana peel, coffee ground, and eggshell you toss into the trash contributes to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Kitchen composting is a simple, eco-friendly habit that transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for plants, gardens, and community programs. Best of all? You’re cutting down on waste right at the source.

What Are Owlpack Yucksack Bags?

Yucksack Bags are Owlpack’s compostable waste bags, made specifically for collecting food scraps in your kitchen. These bags are:

• BPI Certified Compostable

• TÜV Certified for Home and Industrial Composting

• Leak-resistant and durable, even when filled with soggy scraps

• Sized for everyday use—perfect for under-sink or countertop bins

With these bags, there’s no mess, no stink, and no guilt.

Step-by-Step: How to Start Composting with Yucksack Bags

1. Choose a Compost Bin

You’ll need a bin to hold your Yucksack Bags. You can use a countertop container with a lid, an under-sink bucket, or a small lidded trash can. Make sure it’s easy to access while you cook.

2. Line It with a Yucksack Bag

Drop a fresh Yucksack Bag into your bin like a regular trash liner. The breathable material helps reduce odor and keeps things clean as you fill it up.

3. Add the Right Scraps

Toss in:

• Fruit and veggie peels

• Coffee grounds and filters

• Eggshells

• Tea bags (unbleached, no staples)

• Bread, grains, and cooked rice (in small amounts)

Avoid:

• Meat, dairy, oils, or greasy food

• Plastic or coated paper

• Anything synthetic

4. Replace the Bag Regularly

Even though Yucksack Bags are strong, it’s best to empty them every 2–3 days to prevent any buildup. Tie the bag and drop it into your green waste bin or compost drop-off site.

5. Repeat and Feel Good

It’s that simple. Once it becomes part of your routine, kitchen composting feels as natural as recycling. You’ll be amazed at how much less trash you produce every week.

Where Does It Go?

Depending on where you live, your filled Yucksack Bag can:

• Go into your green bin for municipal composting

• Be taken to a local compost drop-off site

• Be used in a backyard compost bin (if you have one!)

Owlpack Yucksack Bags are certified to break down in both home and commercial composting environments—so you can rest easy knowing they’re truly planet-friendly.

Ready to Get Started?

Composting doesn’t have to be messy, smelly, or complicated. With Owlpack Yucksack Bags, you can keep your kitchen clean while doing something good for the planet. One bag at a time.