Toss with less guilt

A quick guide to eco-friendly trash bags.

Explore how recycled plastic bags makes a surprisingly big environmental impact →

If you’re on a mission to eliminate everyday plastic from your home, we’re here to cheer you on and provide the product recs you need to create a more sustainable routine. We also know that certain household products are tougher to swap than others. For instance… trash bags. With a world of recycled plastic options, even taking out the trash can feel like a win for the planet.

What 100% recycled plastic really means

At Grove, our drawstring trash bags are made entirely from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic instead of virgin plastic, helping to reduce carbon emissions, conserve fossil fuels, and shrink your household’s overall plastic footprint [1]. Post-consumer plastic keeps waste out of landfills and waterways while cutting down on the need for new, petroleum-based materials. And of course, sustainable materials can still perform remarkably well — recycled plastic trash bags are ultra-strong, BPA-free, and contain no added fragrance. While the color of the bags may vary slightly from roll to roll (hey, they’re made from other plastic products!), their overall durability never wavers.

Plastic-neutral by design

Not only do we carry 100% recycled plastic trash bags, but we also ensure that every Grove Co. trash bag purchase is plastic neutral. What does plastic neutral really mean? For every ounce of plastic you purchase through Grove, including our recycled plastic trash bags, we remove the same amount of nature-bound plastic through our partnership with rePurpose Global. That means when you choose our recycled plastic trash bags, you're actively helping remove plastic from the environment and supporting a cleaner planet.

The Bottom Line

Trash bags don’t have to trash the planet

By choosing bags made from 100% recycled plastic (and shopping with a company that offsets what you use), you’re turning everyday mess into meaningful action.

Sources

  1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Benefits of Using Recycled Plastics