Is it allowed to put the biodegradable stuff wrapped in a plastic bag for the compost bin? I wouldn't think so, as the plastic is not bio degradable. But, I see many people throwing their stuff in there in a plastic bag. Should I also use the plastic bag?

You can buy special degradable bags. They appear to be like paper fishnet stockings.

Both Coop and Migros (and I assume most other supermarkets have these sorts of bags. The are plastic bags, just a bit thinner than normal. Careful, they aren't completely water tight!

I agree - have to be careful sometimes. I take the stairs (not the elevator) on my walk to the bins... just in case.

I use these bags (I get mine from Landi) and they are great. Saves all that yucky stinking stuff getting stuck to the bottom of my little compost bin.

Thanks everyone. Very useful to know about those bags.

Some more bio degradable paper bags, sold in Coops,

"Swirl Bio-Müll Folienbeutel 10 & 20 Liter "

http://www.swirl.de/Bio-Muellbeutel-387.html

There should be all types of biodegradable bags and plastics---(although I havn't checked myself).

Back home we only used biodegradable plastic cups for keg-parties. They held liquid properly, and composted well too! You wouldn't be able to tell the difference without looking at the polymerstamp