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Apr
19
2008

A Perfect Garbage Bag?

Filed in: Products & Services, Waste & Recycling

Dear Ashley,

Assuming that I am already using reusable shopping bags (for groceries and any shopping!), reusing fruit/vegetable bags and recycling as much as possible… What is the best option for garbage bags? I am reusing old/used plastic grocery bags (from someone else). Is there really any advantage to using compostable or bio-degradable plastic bags for the landfill? I didn’t think they would break down much in landfills if there is little air or water.

Thanks,
Debbie

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