Disposal quick reference chart
What goes where
Use this quick chart to determine how best to dispose of our packaging and shipping materials. Any unlisted materials, please throw in the trash bin.
Resealable pouches |
Compostable |
Compost bin |
Clear bags |
Compostable |
Compost bin |
Labels and stickers |
Compostable |
Compost bin |
Paper tea wrappers |
Compostable, biodegradable |
Compost bin, home compost pile |
Bamboo baskets |
Compostable, biodegradable |
Remove sticker and throw it in trash. Sticker-less basket goes in compost bin or can be shredded into your home compost pile |
Shipping boxes, including shipping labels and packing tape |
Recyclable, compostable, biodegradable |
Clean and dry, place in recycling bin. Soiled or wet, place in compost bin or use in lasagna gardening |
Packing paper |
Recyclable, compostable, biodegradable |
Clean and dry, place in recycling bin. Soiled or wet, place in compost bin or shred into home compost pile. |
Wadding (cellulose) |
Compostable, biodegradable |
Place in compost bin or shred into home compost pile |
Packing peanuts (starch) |
Compostable, biodegradable |
Place in compost bin or home compost pile |