Paper Bags
Paper waste is one of the most significant contributors of total waste in the United States. Paper bags made with recycled content divert waste from landfills and reduce environmental impacts.
The contract offers paper bags made with 100 percent post-consumer recycled content.
This contract offers State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign (SABRC) compliant line items. Contract
Name: Paper Grocery Bags
Contract ID/Number: 1-20-81-03
The following technical and environmental specifications are incorporated in the state's contract(s) and are linked here for informational purposes only.
Paper Grocery Bags
8105-3231 Paper Grocery Bags Bid Specification
Laws
Public Contract Code Sections 12200-12217 - State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign
Regulations
None
Policy
None
BUYING TIPS
Look for:
- Products that contain a high percentage of post-consumer recycled content.
- Bags are free of coatings. If coated, only water-based or water-soluble markings are acceptable.
- Bags that do not contain additives such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, or mercury.