Degradable Trash Bags

This is the information center for the degradable trash bags I'll be evaluated for use with GMT's Earth Tub. I have received samples of the following bags, along with pricing information (note that pricing does not include shipping and handling). They will be evaluated during the trial run of the Earth Tub (from Jan-May)

Biocorp USA (888-206-5658:) reSource Bags (starch-based) [order time = ]

1 gallon ($.226/bag) 10/pack ($2.26)

20 gallon ($.272/bag) 5/pack ($1.36)

30 gallon ($.372/bag) 5/pack ($1.86)

33 gallon ($.396/bag) 5/pack ($1.98)

Biocorp also offers degradable utensils:

spoon, knives, forks, teaspoons

hot cups

cold cups

plates

straws

 

Petoskey Plastics, Inc. (800-999-6556): Compostable Bags (plastic and starch) [order time = ]

30 gallon ($.141/bag) 200/case ($28.20) -- 10 samples

39 gallon ($.1885/bag) 200/case ($37.70) -- 20 samples

Technicoat Ltd (800-528-3302): Tech-no-bags (treated plastic, PE) [order time = ]

13 gallon ($.08/bag) 250/box ($20) -- 1 sample

33 gallon ($.25/bag) 200/box ($50) -- 1 sample

39 gallon ($.275/bag) 200/box ($55) -- 1 sample

CES, Inc. (413-533-0001): Eco-Bag (plastic, starch, and veg oils) [order time = 3-4 days]

13 gallon ($.075/bag) 240/case ($18)
39 gallon ($.245/bag) 120/case ($29.40) -- 3 samples

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