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Commercial Businesses & Institutions

The generation of organic waste is inevitable, but how this waste is managed can make a significant difference.

In today's world, where environmental sustainability is not just a preference but a necessity, commercial businesses and institutions like restaurants, retail stores, cafeterias, janitorial distributors, wholesalers, health care facilities, educational institutions and office buildings, play a key role. The generation of organic waste is inevitable in such settings, especially food scraps, but how the organic stream is managed can make a significant difference. By collectively changing a small habit like the bag we collect food scraps in, we don't just reduce harm — we actively replenish the environment and contribute positively to the circular economy.

Organic waste, including food scraps, makes up more than 44% of all waste globally each year, adding up to almost 1 billion tons. Most of the food waste generated in the U.S. and Canada is disposed in landfills, where it breaks down and emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas. In fact, in the U.S., 58% of landfill methane emissions are generated by landfilled food waste, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The good news is there is a much better alternative — converting these valuable organic resources into biogas for renewable energy or compost to build nutrient rich soil.

However, if we collect the leftover food scraps with conventional plastic bags, they will contaminate the compost and atmosphere with microplastic fractions, no matter how meticulous we are in the handling process. That’s why it is so important to change the waste bag to a certified compostable alternative. Many food scrap haulers and compost manufacturers request that their clients use certified compostable liner bags to facilitate collection and composting. Only then, can we make sure that the compost goes back into the soil without microplastic contamination!

Why switch to Biobags?

  • Makes collection of organics more hygienic and convenient while reducing labor costs.
  • Biobags breathe which allows moisture to evaporate - Reduces the weight of the food waste, making transportation and handling cheaper.
  • Fully certified compostable with food waste. The bags become a natural part of the organic waste they collect.
  • No microplastic pollution in compost and soil.
  • A tangible tool to give back to the Bioeconomy.
  • Supports your sustainable efforts and image towards employees and customers.
  • An easy change to make a positive environmental impact.

What can you do?

You can provide a tangible tool for your customers/employees to do better by the environment by switching to fully compostable bags and liners. Communicate this change to inspire active sorting and to drive the initial behavior change. 

Reinforce and thank your customers and employees for minimizing microplastic pollution and taking an active part in giving back to the Bioeconomy. Communicate the value and beneficial effect of collecting organic waste and recovering the valuable resources within them via anaerobic digestion and composting, which yield biogas or nutritious compost to grow new crops and build healthy soil. By collectively changing a small habit like the bag we collect food scraps in, we don't just reduce harm - we actually actively replenish the environment and contribute positively to the ecology.

A small change with a big impact!

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