Did you know that there are alternatives to compostable plastics if you are interested in setting up a composting system for your event, school, restaurant or business?

In fact, most paper products such as paper plates and cups can be composted as long as they do not have a plastic coating. Paper towels and napkins are compostable too! Choose unbleached products if available!

Below is a list of common everyday products that you can find at your local grocery store that can be composted. So next time you want to plan for that zero-waste event or encourage composting at school or work, think outside the box and head to your nearest grocery store aisle!

• Seventh Generation (100% recycled paper plates). Available at Hannaford or Shaws Supermarket.
• Royal Chinet ( molded fiber plates, cups, bowls etc.). Available at Hannaford, Shaws or Costco.
• Dixie (wax-coated paper cups). Available at Hannaford, Shaws or Costco.
• Nature's Own Green Label Paper Products (paper plates). Available at Hannaford Supermarket.