Eco-Friendly, Compostable Shopping Bags

Frequently asked questions about compostable shopping bags:

Are there biodegradable shopping bags?

Most shopping bags are not biodegradable. A better option is a compostable shopping bag. These bags can be processed in a commercial composting facility, so they do not need to be sent to a landfill. Please check locally as composting facilities are not available in all areas.

Are paper shopping bags compostable?

Paper shopping bags that do not have a plastic coating or other plastic parts are accepted by many commercial composting facilities. While these items are not certified, many commercial composting facilities accept uncoated paper items such as bags, napkins and paper towels. Please check with your local composting facility for additional details.

Are plastic bags recyclable?

Most plastic grocery bags are not recyclable in curbside or municipal programs. Many grocery stores have recycling programs for bags, so please check with your local store to see if they accept bags for recycling.