Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certified Compostable Bags
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Use for compostable products, not for trash or recyclables. Putting compostables in the landfill releases methane, a polluting greenhouse gas.
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Cost Savings
Increasing composting and recycling lowers your garbage bill.
Criteria for Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certified Compostable Bags
Info on this product category: Bags: Compostable Plastic
Tips
Only use compostable bags for compost. Compostables in the landfill release methane, a polluting greenhouse gas that can lead to climate change.
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Criteria for Bags: Compostable Plastic
Criteria for Required products:
Compostable plastic bags must meet requirements at bit.ly/sfcompostablebagcriteria.
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