Degradable Trash BagsThis 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 ($1.98)
- Biocorp also offers degradable utensils:
- spoon, knives, forks, teaspoons
- hot cups
- cold cups
- plates
- straws
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Petoskey Plastics, Inc. (800-999-6556): Compostable Bags (plastic and starch) [order time = ]
- 30 gallon ($.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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