While cooking and feeding your family is most important, it's time to give more thought about food waste. You know, the pieces and scraps of food that are actually biodegradable and would do a world of good for our ecosystem if you composted it instead of tossing it in the trash to rot? It's a very simple process, outlined clearly by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, basically just adding the right mix of unused browns (plant matter), greens (unused produce) and water to soil to help new plants grow healthy and strong. It also minimizes the strain placed on landfills, so that only things that absolutely cannot be composted or recycled go there.
If you're new to composting and the science behind it, never fear — we've compiled the 7 best trash and compost bags that are equal parts eco-friendly and easy to use. That way, all you have to do is fill 'em up and let nature do its thing.
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Make composting less of a headache with these Full Circle Scrap Sacks. These composting scrap sacks save space on your counter or in your kitchen compared to other bulky composting bins. Plus, they keep the smelliness at bay. Just keep a sack out to toss your food scraps in and roll down the top and seal it up until it’s filled. They’re …
A truly sustainable home practices composting behind its walls, but the truth is the process can sometimes come along with stinky odors and flies inside. Practice composting more pleasantly with this Full Circle Fresh Air Compost Bin, White, which is also available in green. This countertop compost bin features Full Circle’s patented design that …
If you’re starting to make the leap to compost, or if you’ve already been in your composting groove, these BioBag Small Food Scrap Compost Bags (3 Gal) can really help get the job done. They’re made from plant- and vegetable-based materials, making them both biodegradable and compostable. These compostable bags breathe without leaking and ensure …
Durable drawstring trash bags sustainably crafted from reclaimed plastic that was bound for the landfill.
With Seventh Generation 13 Gal Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags - 20ct, reliable, mess-free transport from the kitchen trash bin to the outdoor garbage can is in the bag! If you've ever had the misfortune of a trash bag breaking apart when you go to take it out, you'll truly appreciate the strength and durability of Seventh Generation's …
Simply put, composting heals the land similarly to the way rotating crops does. When properly implemented, composting allows the soil to fill up with important nutrients and do lots of cool things like making chemical fertilizer unnecessary, promoting reforestation, and increasing the soil's water retention capacity. When it's something so easy like saving and implementing your unused food scraps, why wouldn't you jump on this opportunity? Composting is something anyone can do, no matter where they live – and it benefits us all.
In short, composting bags break down food matter with the help of microorganisms that digest everything for the soil to use. Using them similarly to trash bags, you can help the ecosystem by only placing compostable materials into your composting bags, and then bringing them to a compost facility in your area.
Eco-friendly trash bags aren't made with this same capability, but they're still cool because they're made from post-consumer recycled materials – like these ones from Seventh Generation.
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