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Uncoated/BPI Certified Paper Take-Out Boxes

Uncoated/BPI Certified Paper Take-Out Boxes
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Compost

Instructions

Take out containers are acceptable in the green cart only if they're BPI certified. If not, they should be placed in your landfill cart.

Alternatives

Bring a reusable container instead.

Facts

Many paper take-out boxes have a plastic film lining which makes it more difficult to compost as it would break down more slowly and may end being sent to the landfill.

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