Why Compostable?
A practical alternative for the everyday jobs that often end with waste.
HARBOURAY compostable bags are designed for real life — helping you manage everyday mess, with a more considered end-of-life option where it makes sense.
Some everyday jobs still need a bag.
Kitchen scraps need containing. Bins get messy. Produce and shopping need carrying. Pet waste needs collecting. HARBOURAY compostable bags make food-scrap separation easier and cleaner, helping keep kitchen organics out of landfill, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and return valuable nutrients to the soil.
The right bag for the right job.
Different situations call for different solutions. This isn't a battle of materials — it's about choosing the most suitable option for the job, and what happens at the end of its life.
Reusable
Great for everyday use when you can use it again and again.
Paper
Made from renewable resources and recyclable, but less suitable for wet or heavy items.
Biodegradable
Designed to break down through biological processes, but conditions and outcomes can vary.
(Recycled) Plastic
Widely used for needs, but growing plastic restrictions are driving demand for sustainable alternatives with similar performance.
Certified Compostable
✔ Everyday practical & durable & reusable
✔ Plant-based & moisture-resistant
✔ Certified Home & Industrial Compostable
✔ A greener alternative to single-use plastic
HARBOURAY Compostable bags make particular sense for organic waste and messy applications — where a more considered end-of-life pathway can help keep organic materials out of landfill.
Why this matters in Australia.
Australians are embracing more sustainable ways to live, with growing access to FOGO services, home composting and a focus on reducing food waste. Compostable products can play a helpful role in a cleaner, more circular future.
Supporting organics collection
FOGO services are expanding across Australia, making it easier to keep organic waste out of landfill.
A more circular approach
Composting helps return organic materials to the soil, supporting healthier environments.
A sustainable land
Choosing compostable options for the right jobs can help reduce waste and support a more sustainable Australia.
Certified. Not just claimed.
At HARBOURAY, we believe better everyday choices should come with clear information and credible proof. All 8 products in our compostable bag range are covered by ABA certification for both AS 4736 Commercial Compostability and AS 5810 Home Compostability, under the applicable product approvals.
AS 4736
Commercial Compostable
Assessed for composability under the conditions specified for commercial composting.
AS 5810
Home Compostable
Assessed for composability under the conditions specified for well-managed home composting.
Why certification matters ?
Certification ensures our bags meet strict standards for how they break down in specific composting environments. Always check your local council or composting facility for accepted products and conditions.
The Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) administers certification programmes that verify products against recognised Australian compostability standards. Two standards. Two composting environments. One more informed choice.
Important: Certification does not mean every council or organics facility accepts every compostable product. Always check your local collection and composting requirements.
From everyday use to its next step.
A simple journey, when disposed of in the right environment. The right disposal pathway depends on your product and your local area.
1. Use
Designed for everyday jobs like kitchen scraps, food prep and other organic waste.
2. Fill
Use it properly.
Strength, capacity and convenience still matter.
3. Dispose
Choose the appropriate disposal pathway: general waste bin, home compost, or accepted FOGO collection.
4. Landfill or Composting
General waste goes to landfill. In the right conditions, HARBOURAY compostable bags break down and return organic matter to the soil.
Where does my bag go?
Follow the right disposal pathway for your product and your local area.
Home compost
Our AS 5810 certified bags are designed to break down in suitable home composting conditions.
Council FOGO bin collection
Acceptance differs by council and processing facility. However many of our products are accepted in council FOGO or organics collections.
Not sure ?
Check your local FOGO or organics collection rules before placing compostable bags in the bin.
Considered shouldn’t mean compromised.
Practical bags. Reliable performance. Cleaner choice.
Practical
Made for real everyday use.
Reliable
Designed for the jobs that matter.
Certified
Backed by recognised Australian standards.
Simply designed
Clean products for a more considered everyday.
Why we started here.
HARBOURAY is building better everyday essentials around a simple idea: practical products shouldn’t ask you to choose between function, thoughtful design and more considered choices.
Compostable bags were a natural place for us to begin. They’re familiar products used every day — in kitchens, shops, markets and on dog walks — which means even a small improvement can become part of an ordinary routine.
No grand gestures. Just better everyday choices, made easier.