How It Works

Here's how to get the most out of your minliving products, from first use to the compost bin.

Compostable mailers

Our mailers are made from PBAT and modified cornstarch. They look and feel like a poly mailer (thick, flexible and water-resistant) but are certified home compostable (TÜV Austria OK compost HOME) instead of being made from conventional polyethylene.

How to compost a mailer at home

Reuse it first. The second adhesive strip lets the mailer go out again for a return.
Remove all shipping labels, tape and the adhesive strips.
Cut the mailer into strips to speed things up.
Layer it into your bin with brown materials (high-carbon, like dead leaves or shredded cardboard), then green materials (high-nitrogen, like food scraps or grass clippings), at about a 3:1 brown-to-green ratio.
Turn the pile occasionally to let air in. A warm, moist, well-turned pile breaks it down fastest.

No home compost? Our mailers and bags are also certified for industrial composting, so you can drop them at a commercial or municipal program that accepts certified compostable packaging.

Resealable bags

Use them as the first layer of protection inside a mailer, for clothing, accessories and small goods. They're translucent, so they're not meant to be shipped on their own. Reuse them as often as you like, then compost them the same way as a mailer.

Biodegradable tape

Plant-derived cellulose film with a natural rubber adhesive. Tear it by hand, use it in a standard 3" core dispenser, and use within two years of purchase. Store away from direct sunlight.