The paper bags with handles your store offers for sale at checkout must meet the following requirements:

• Paper bags must contain no old growth fibers
• Bags must be a minimum of 40 percent post-consumer recycled content paper
• Bags must be 100 percent recyclable and compostable, including the handles
• Bags must have all the following information printed in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag:
  • The word “recyclable” 
  • Name and country of the manufacturer
  • The percentage of post-consumer recycled content paper

Please see Bag Specifications for more information.