by Tao Oliveto, Carrboro, NC

I can go back to being thrilled about compostable trash bags! I don’t know how I missed this news, but BioBag USA makes biodegradable and compostable bags from certified NON-GMO corn. Certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute, they are shelf-stable, have no additional chemicals, yet will break down in a controlled composting environment in 10 - 45 days.

As the nation’s best selling brand, they were chosen for this San Francisco initiative:

The city of San Francisco selected BioBag to promote their residential food waste collection program. The city is sending 100,000 rolls of BioBags to residents within the county to help educate consumers on the importance of diverting food and other biodegradable waste from entering landfills. San Francisco residents can now purchase additional supplies at over 100 outlets in the bay area.

San Francisco on the leading edge again! Anyone getting any ideas? I’m going to send this to my local leaders tomorrow - what a great way to participate in Step It Up call to action, happening all over the country tomorrow. Go here to find an event near you.

Tags: business, community, food, health, home

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