Great for compost but super expensive
Pros: compostable, water tight
Cons: very expensive, wish there was a 5 gallon size
Pros: compostable, water tight
Cons: very expensive, wish there was a 5 gallon size

Pros: sturdy, affordable, claim to be biodegradable
Cons: do they meet their claims?

Pros: Strong yet commercially compostable
Cons: costs slightly more than petro - plastics

Pros: Green product, no leaks, no tears
Cons: Doesn't pull together perfect
“These bags are so great. I was worried that they'd be not too sturdy. But they're fantastic. They hold their contents well, and they actually feel fantastic to the touch -- not as "rough" as traditional plastic bags (try one -- you'll see what I mean). Moreover, it frees you from the guilt of using traditional plastic when you're taking out the garbage. Highly recommended. Also, just found...” --Lola
“Despite our efforts to reduce our household waste, we still do need trash bags. It's nice to be able to buy bags with recycled content, because it adds less insult (using resources to create brand spanking new bags) to injury (creating trash to fill up the landfills). The plastic felt a little thinner than the last brand of bags we had, so I was a teensy bit anxious when I pulled the bag...” --nitedreamer
“ These products can replace plastic trash bags with a biodegradable product made from non-genetically modified corn. The company is also researching methods of making the bags from algae and other fast growing plants that will not take away from food sources. Available in a variety of sizes, so that you don't have to compromise by purchasing a bag that's too large or too small. T shirt...” --GreenScribe
“These bags make for a tricky review, because they make some serious claims, and it's hard to test if they live up to them. For example, they claim the bags biodegrade 100% in 1-7 years, which is much faster than corn-based biodegradable bags like BioBag or Trellis. Is this claim true? Well, I don't have a compost pile yet, and once I do, it will take a year to test it out! So if it lives up...” --dana1981