Oakland doesn't accept these green compostable bags, but in San Francisco, Recology does. Here's what is going on.

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Using plastic bags is an ecological disaster; it takes about 1,000 years for one to degrade in a landfill (and even then, it leaves behind microplastics that can add toxins to soil or water).

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Why those convenient green compostable bags aren't as helpful for compost as you may think – and what to do about it.