Compostable Bags

Compostable bags are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic bags, made from plant-based materials like corn starch that break down fully into organic compost.

Switching from single–use plastic bags to compostable ones might be a good way to greatly cut down on the plastic waste we make. It could also help fix some of the health and environmental problems that come with using plastic.

100% biodegradable packaging is created from materials that can be broken down by microorganisms into natural components such as water, carbon dioxide, and biomass, without leaving any harmful leftovers. This type of packaging is commonly made from paper, cardboard, and bioplastics derived from renewable sources like cornstarch or sugarcane.

Products with this label have been tested and approved to break down in commercial composting conditions. If a bag doesn’t have this logo—even if it says “biodegradable,” “plant–based,” or “compost-friendly”—it probably won’t break down properly in our system because the material used isn’t compostable.ds.

Most bioplastic that is labeled as home compostable is made partly from plants, but not entirely. The plant–based part can be as low as 0% and as high as 50%, while the rest is made from plastic that comes from petroleum.