G’day campers!

The summer school holidays are finally here. Whether you’ve managed to snag a coveted spot at a Caravan Park in Jervis Bay or you’re packing the Swag for a rugged trip down the Murray River, one thing is certain: it’s going to be a hot one.

As we gear up for the 2025 camping season, searches for "Eco-friendly camping gear" and "Farm camping" are skyrocketing across Australia. We all want to enjoy the bush, but nobody wants to drive home with a car smelling like fermented prawn shells.

Here is how to upgrade your waste management setup for a cleaner, smell-free trip—whether you are in a luxury Hybrid Camper or a simple tent.

1. The "Carry In, Carry Out" Rule: Surviving National Parks

If you are searching for "National Parks camping" in NSW or VIC (like the stunning Kosciuszko or the beloved Wilsons Prom), you likely know the golden rule: Carry In, Carry Out. Most parks have removed bins to protect wildlife.

This means you are the garbage truck. And since you likely don't have a rigid bin with you, you need a bag that can stand on its own.

The Problem: Flimsy plastic bags collapse and trap heat. In the Aussie sun, your food scraps will sweat, creating "bin juice" and attracting flies.

The Solution: Use Compostar Heavy-Duty Paper Waste Bags. Unlike soft plastic liners that need a bin to hold them up, our heavy-duty Kraft paper sacks are structured. You can stand them upright on a picnic table or the ground. Plus, the breathable paper lets moisture escape, stopping fermentation and smells in your car.

2. The Rise of Farm Camping: Don't Upset the Locals

Did you know searches for "Farm camping" have jumped over 400% recently? It’s the perfect way to escape the crowds. But remember, you are on someone’s livelihood.

Farmers hate plastic. A stray plastic bag can blow into a paddock and be fatal if eaten by livestock.

  • Top Tip: Use our Certified Compostable Camping Bags. Even if the wind catches one, paper is far less dangerous to cattle and breaks down naturally without leaving microplastics. It’s the ultimate sign of respect to your host.

3. The Off-Grid Setup: Solar Panels & Camping Fridges

For those with a 4WD camping setup, portable solar panels and camping fridges are essential gear this year (just ask anyone shopping at BCF or Anaconda!).

You’ve got your Engel or Kings fridge keeping your steaks and beers cold, but what about the waste?

  • Meal Prep Hack: When you're peeling veggies or cleaning fish for your camp oven recipes, don't throw scraps on the ground.

  • The Setup: Place a Compostar Paper Bag directly on your camp table. Thanks to its reinforced base, it acts as a free-standing mini bin. Once full, simply roll the top down to seal it tight and toss it into your dirty gear bag.

4. Beating the Heat (and the Maggots)

There is nothing worse than opening your rubbish bag on day 3 of a trip to finding maggots. This happens because flies lay eggs in moist, warm, rotting food trapped in plastic.

How to stop it:

  1. Seal it up: Our paper bags can be rolled tight to lock flies out.

  2. Keep it dry: Because our wet-strength paper breathes, the environment inside the bag is too dry for maggots to thrive compared to a sweaty plastic bag.

  3. Separate waste: Use a fresh bag specifically for "wet" stuff (shrimp shells, fruit peels) and roll it shut immediately.

Final Checklist: Your 2025 Summer Essentials

Before you head off to Rosebud, Torquay, or into the outback, make sure your packing list is complete. You’ve got the tent, the solar blanket, and the esky—now grab the right rubbish bags.

  • For the Long Trip: Grab our 120-Pack Bulk Camping Waste Bags (Enough for the whole summer and home use).

  • For the Weekend: Try our 35 Pack Trial Size (Compact and easy to store in your glovebox).

Leave no trace this summer with Compostar.

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