SunChips touts the world's first compostable chip bag

SunChips has announced that that by Earth Day 2010, they plan to introduce the world's first fully compostable chip bag. According to their website, these inventive bags will will be designed to fully decompose in about 14 weeks time when placed in a hot, active compost bin. 

Currently, 33% of every 10 1/2 oz. bag is made with renewable, plant based material.

Check out the video of how the decomposition takes place and also a detailed article about the new SunChips bag.

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