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Yard-Waste Solutions: Best Compostable Bags for Leaves and Garden Debris
Yard-Waste Solutions: Best Compostable Bags for Leaves & Garden Debris Fall clean-up, weekly lawn care, or a big day in the garden—yard work always creates a pile of leaves, branches, and clippings. While it might be tempting to bag everything...
Why Some Cities Reject Compostable Plastics—and What You Can Do
Why Some Cities Reject Compostable Plastics—and What You Can Do Compostable plastics sound like the perfect solution: plant-based materials that look and feel like plastic but safely return to the soil. So why do some cities and composting programs reject...
The Lifecycle of a Compostable Bag: From Corn Starch to Soil
The Lifecycle of a Compostable Bag: From Corn Starch to Soil What really happens to a compostable bag after you toss it in the green bin? Unlike conventional plastic bags that can linger in landfills for centuries, compostable bags are...
15 Easy Plastic‑Free Swaps for Everyday Living
15 Easy Plastic-Free Swaps for Everyday Living Cutting down on plastic doesn’t have to be extreme. In fact, many of the most effective sustainability habits start with one simple switch at a time. Whether you're packing lunches, doing laundry, or...
Do Compostable Bags Really Break Down? We Put Yucksack to the Test
Compostable bags are everywhere these days—from grocery stores to zero-waste swaps—but how well do they actually decompose? Are they just another “eco” label, or do they truly return to the earth as promised? At Owlpack, we believe in putting sustainability...
7 Common Mistakes With Compostable Bags (and How to Avoid Them)
Switching to compostable bags is a big step toward reducing waste and living more sustainably. But using them correctly is key to making sure they actually break down the way they’re designed to. Misuse can lead to contamination, messes, or—worst...
Compostable vs. Biodegradable vs. Recyclable—What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever stared at a product label wondering what to do with the packaging—compost it? recycle it? throw it away?—you’re not alone. Words like compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable are often used interchangeably, but they mean very different things when...
Food Waste 101: What Can and Can’t Go in a Compostable Bag
Starting to compost at home is one of the most impactful (and surprisingly easy) ways to reduce waste. But when it comes to using compostable bags—like Owlpack’s Yucksack Bags—knowing what can and can’t go in them makes all the difference. Tossing...
How to Start Kitchen Composting with Owlpack Yucksack Bags
Composting isn’t just for people with backyards or gardens—it can start right in your kitchen. With Owlpack’s Yucksack Bags, turning your food scraps into something meaningful is easier (and cleaner) than ever. Whether you're new to composting or looking to simplify...