If you’re striving for green living, reducing single-use plastic is one of the most impactful changes you can make. One easy swap? Compostable bags especially compostable bags for food scraps in your home, workplace, or community program.

BPI certified compostable products like EcoSafe Zero Waste compost bin liners are designed to break down with your organics, leaving no toxic residue behind. Unlike conventional plastic, these biodegradable alternatives (though we don’t love the term biodegradable, since technically everything biodegrades eventually and the term doesn’t indicate a timeframe) are engineered to meet strict composting standards. For the purpose of this blog, we’re using the term to clarify that these products are made to break down safely and quickly in composting environments, helping keep contamination low and soil quality high.

According to the Sierra Club’s “Breaking Down Compostable Bags”, success starts with proper use: only place approved organics in your bags, avoid excess liquids, and ensure your materials go to a facility that accepts them. The Compostable Field Testing Program helps verify which certified compostable liners and CMA approved compostable bags truly perform in real-world conditions.

Zero Waste Household Tips:

• Use certified compostable bags for food scraps in your kitchen caddy/countertop bins.
• Choose the strongest compostable bags to prevent leaks and tears.
• Explore eco-friendly alternatives to plastic for everyday items like storage, shopping, and pet care such as eco-friendly dog waste bags (available in Canada only).
• Incorporate best green cleaning products into your routine to further reduce your environmental footprint.
• If you’re a small business, opt for sustainable packaging for small business to protect products and the planet.

Whether you’re learning how to start composting at home or running a sustainable small business, choosing the right compostable products supports eco-friendly, earth-friendly practices while keeping valuable nutrients cycling back into the soil. Together, small changes like these—combined with proper recycling habits, move us closer to a truly zero waste future.

In Canada, you can shop popular products directly from our online store. In the U.S., you can find EcoSafe Zero Waste products through our network of distributors. Contact us to learn more.