Approved Compostable Bags
Plain uncoated paper bags and compostable bags are good ways to keep your kitchen clean and carry food scraps to your food and yard waste cart. Compostable bags are made of plant-based materials that break down in the composting process. They are not plastic. Plastic and biodegradable bags are not accepted in food and yard waste carts. They do not break down and contaminate compost.
The following compostable bag brands have been approved and tested by Cedar Grove Composting. Look for this logo to know that a bag is compostable and accepted in Seattle’s food and yard waste carts.
| AL-Pack Bag-to-Nature BioBag BioSak BioSave |
BioStar BioTuff Code Green EcoChoice Eco Guard |
EcoSafe Glad NaturBag Republic Bag |
You can purchase these bags at most retail stores (pdf) or online.
Compostable bags will not break down into compost in backyard compost bins, recycling carts or garbage cans.