What kind of compostable bags are used at the City Market?

The City Market provides free compostable plastic bags with handle. They are purchased in bulk (quantities of 500 in a case). 

Plastic compostable bags are available from many online vendors. Check to make sure they are BPI certified, are the size you need, and look for models with handles (shopping bags) if you prefer that style. 

These are the specifications for the bags provided at the City Market Composting Station:

LARGE COMPOSTABLE SHOPPING BAGS FEATURES

  • Compostable shopping bags
  • 18 1/2 in (W) x 21 in (L)
  • Certified compostable by the BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) and AIB-Vinçotte
  • Meets ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 standard specifications for compostable plastics
  • Meets requirements of California AB 1972 (2008) / SB 567 (2011) and Minnesota HF 403 (2010)
  • Does not contain any polyethylene or other non-degradable plastics

Compostable in Industrial Facilities

Show All Answers

1. Where can I purchase compostable bags to line my kitchen container?
2. What can I do with my yard waste?
3. How can I start composting at home?
4. What types of outdoor composting bins are available?
5. What can I put in my outdoor compost bin?
6. What do I need to do to make my outdoor compost better?
7. Is pet waste compostable?
8. What are my other options for composting in Charlottesville, if I can't compost at home?
9. What's the difference between biodegradable and compostable?
10. How do I know if my take-out food container is compostable?
11. Can I use compostable bags when I drop-off my compost?
12. How can I avoid odors from my kitchen container?
13. What else, besides food scraps, can I compost at home?
14. How do I set up my kitchen to start composting?
15. Why should I compost?
16. What kind of compostable bags are used at the City Market?
17. Can I compost meat, eggshells, oils & fats, or compostable plastics at home?
18. How can I avoid fruit flies in my kitchen container?
19. Can brown paper bags be composted?
20. Are pizza boxes compostable?
21. What happens to my food scraps after they get dropped off?
22. What are 'greens' and 'browns'?