// Compostable Packaging · UK Warehouse

Compostable Bags — Packaging That Returns to the Earth

We introduced compostable coffee bags back in 2014 — and the range has been refined ever since. Two routes below: NKME, where every component composts — valve, zipper, everything — and PLA, the plant-based entry point in kraft and matte finishes. Both offer a good barrier for coffee and dry foods and support your Plastic Packaging Tax planning. Order from a single carton.

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// Compostable NKME · Full Commitment

NKME Bags — 100% Compostable, Valve and Zipper Included

Every component breaks down — film, one-way valve, zipper, everything — with a slightly better barrier than PLA. For premium eco and zero-waste brands that want the whole bag to compost, not just the film.

// Compostable PLA · Plant-Based

PLA Bags — The Plant-Based Entry Point

Made from corn starch, in kraft and matte finishes with a good barrier for coffee and dry foods. A strong, affordable way into compostable packaging — ideal for DTC brands and farmers' markets.

// Know Your Compostables

Which Route Fits Your Brand?

Compostable doesn't mean one thing. Here's the difference — and what it means for your customers.

Full Commitment

Compostable NKME

100% compostable — valve, zipper, everything — with a slightly better barrier than PLA. For premium eco and zero-waste brands that want the whole bag to break down, not just the film.

Plant-Based

Compostable PLA

Made from corn starch, with kraft or matte finishes. Breaks down in industrial composting. A strong, affordable entry into compostable packaging for DTC brands and farmers' markets.

Since 2014

A decade of doing this

We introduced compostable coffee bags in 2014 — long before it was fashionable. That's a decade of testing barriers, valves and seals so your product stays fresh while the packaging keeps its promise.

Prefer kerbside recycling over composting? See our recyclable mono-PE bags, or compare everything on the materials page.

* End-of-life outcomes depend on local composting infrastructure. Check your region's accepted streams.

// FAQ

Compostable Packaging FAQs

We offer both home and industrially compostable options. Each product page states the compostability route for that bag, so you can match the claim on your own packaging to what the bag actually does. If in doubt, ask us before you print.

Our compostable range uses plant-based films: PLA (from corn starch) with kraft or matte finishes, and NKME constructions where every component — film, valve and zipper — is compostable. Both offer a good barrier suitable for coffee and dry foods.

Yes — our compostable bags have a good barrier and are available with one-way degassing valves for freshly roasted coffee. The barrier is lower than high-barrier foil, so they suit products that sell within a few months rather than long-life export stock.

Compostable materials are part of the sustainability toolkit alongside our recyclable mono-PE and PCR ranges, and can support your Plastic Packaging Tax planning. Speak to your accountant about how each material is treated for your specific products.

You can order from a single carton online. In-stock bags are dispatched next working day from our UK warehouse. Custom printed compostable packaging starts from 2,000 units per design with a lead time of around 11–12 weeks.

// Get Started

Test Compostable With Your Product

Order free samples, check the feel and the seal, then buy from a single carton — dispatched next working day from our UK warehouse.

Request Free Samples

Samples available for roasteries, cafés, and food businesses. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send a selection.

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