A: Hi there! Our bags are not biodegradable and, since there's no way to know what conditions they'll end up in, we couldn't say what happens once they reach the landfill. This is ultimately why we decided to focus on using 65% certified post-consumer recycled plastic, allowing us to have a more measurable impact by give a second life to more than 5 million pounds of landfill-bound plastic every year. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at help@earthrated.com!

A: These bags are not compostable but contain an additive that allows them to break down and should be disposed of in your trash bin. If composting is your goal, our light green compostable bags may be great! They can go into your backyard compost if you're not using the by-product on any edible gardens. They're made up of a blend of PBAT (degradable bioplastic) and vegetable starches, and if your city accepts pet waste in their composting facility, these are good to go!

A: Our bags have a nifty additive that breaks down the bag in a landfill setting and turns whatever is left into tiny amounts of carbon dioxide, water and biomass. So you can rest assured that any Earth Rated bag you buy will break down!