LIST OF COMPANIES THAT SELL COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS ONLINE

• greenpaperproducts.com/biodegradable-products – Has smaller quantities
• worldcentric.org –  available in smaller and larger quantities
• earthchoicepackaging.com
• selfeco.com –  based in Stillwater – unusual products
• litineco.com-  smaller quantities available – great Minneapolis store                                                                                                                         
• ecoproductsstore.com –  wide range of compostable products including compostable straws – can order in smaller or larger quantities
• products.bpiworld.org –  list of companies that sell compostable products including compostable wrap –  Call 888 274-5646 to find out which products are BPI Certified or email [email protected]
• cedar-grove.com – list of companies that sell compostable products
• repurposecompostables.com  –   some items available at Hy-Vee Stores
• Grove Collaborative-compostables as well as waste reduction products

RESOURCE WEBSITES FOR RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING

• mankatozerowaste.com –  Local group that works on recycling and composting and has information on city drop-off organic recycling sites
• blueearthcountymn.gov/ww for the Waste Wizard tool to help you find where to recycle items
• http://ilsr.org/initiatives/composting/ – composting resources and information
• http://ilsr.org/initiatives/zero-waste-and-economic-development/ – Institute for Local Self Reliance is an excellent source for information on the latest compost activities.
• recycleminnesota.org –  site for Recycling Association of Minnesota
• http://www.sustainableplastics.org/ –  discusses the problems with fossil-fuel based plastics and the opportunities and challenges of using bio-based plastics   
• eurekarecycling.org/ – Eureka is a zero-waste organization located in the Twin Cities with initiatives focusing on reuse, recycling, composting, and waste reduction.
• pca.state.mn.us –  Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | 520 Lafayette Rd. N | St. Paul, MN  55155 | 651-757-2276
• iatp.org –  Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy – works to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems.
• http://www.mncompostingcouncil.org/advocacy.html – Minnesota Composting Council
• mulchstoremn.com – The Mulch Store
• https://www.recyclingconnections.org/composting – information on backyard composting
• https://extension.umn.edu/master-gardener/ask-master-gardener
• https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home