Frequently Asked Questions

We’re all about utilising renewable resources. Our products are made using third-grade corn starch from the offcuts of corn crops that can’t be used for human consumption. Being entirely plant-based, Let It Rot items can quickly and safely return to the earth after use.

Put simply, a product that’s ‘compostable’ is made from organic matter (i.e., no man-made nasties). With the right composting conditions (oxygen, heat, moisture, and a mix of organic waste), it will rapidly break down without leaving any harmful matter behind.

After you’ve finished using your Let It Rot item, remove any stickers, labels, and adhesives, and place it into your home compost or community organic waste bin. It will be reclaimed by the earth in 120 days. Follow the steps here: How To Rot

Our items can be chucked into your home composting bin with other kitchen scraps and organic bits. If you don’t have a system at home, your council might have a collection service or provide local community bins. There are also websites like ShareWaste that connect people (like you) with neighbours who can use your organic scraps.

Our range of awesome items are all Aussie designed in Melbourne, Australia. Our manufacturing partner is a company based in China. Let It Rot have a close relationship with our manufacturer and visit the factory every year to make sure product standards remain high and working conditions are fair for employees.

As we grow, we have high hopes of bringing our manufacturing operations closer to home so we can offer our customers products that are designed and produced in Australia.

We’re incredibly proud that our products have achieved the Australian Standard Certification AS4736. This is one of the strictest measures in the world for compostable products and demands that the item achieve a range of biodegradation criteria. The AS4736 certification gives our customers peace of mind that Let It Rot products will really disintegrate harmlessly when placed into the compost.

Our bin liners are completely compostable and great for collecting organic kitchen scraps. But be aware, if you fill them with general household waste like plastics and glass, they’ll be unsuitable for the compost and should be sent out with the trash.

While both the bag and pet poop is compostable, we don’t recommend throwing used bags into your home composting pile or veggie patch. Pet waste can have parasites that are harmful to humans, not to mention, it can create a stinky situation in the backyard. There are ways to safely compost pet waste, but we recommend erring on the side of caution and chucking that crap into a designated council dog waste bin or composting station instead.

Even though handles would be convenient, including them in the design blueprint creates loads of wasted offcuts – which is the opposite of what we’re trying to achieve. Fortunately, even without handles, our doggy bags are super easy to tie up after use.

Can’t wait for your order to arrive? Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long. Once you’ve made a purchase on letitrot.com.au, you’ll receive a confirmation and tracking number. Your item will then be packed and shipped to you within 3 to 5 days. Timings may vary slightly depending on Australia Post delivery.

If you’re in Melbourne, we also offer ‘click and collect’ as an option from our warehouse in Tullamarine. You’ll receive an email to let you know when your order is ready to collect.

Yes, we can! Drop us a note and let us know the product and quantity you need. We can even put your business’s logos on the design.

Let It Rot acknowledge that Australia always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We want to encourage everyone to learn more about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history.

Including a space for the Traditional Place Name on our mail satchels is a simple but meaningful way to promote and celebrate our Indigenous communities.

This idea was conceptualised by a proud Gomeroi woman, Rachael McPhail from the NW Riverina region, who started the movement to broaden recognition of the Traditional Owners of the land.

Following in her footsteps, Let It Rot pay respects to First Nations people and continue their connection to country by recognising original place names in our address labels. To find the Traditional Place Name for the area you’re posting to, head to AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia.

You can also get in touch with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Councils or your local Cultural Centres.