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Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Recycling Bags Drawstring 60 Count

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Is Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Recycling Bags Drawstring 60 Count healthy?

Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Recycling Bags Drawstring 60 Count scores 49/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Recycling Bags Drawstring 60 Count scores 49/100.

How does Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Recycling Bags Drawstring 60 Count compare to other trash bags?

Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Recycling Bags Drawstring 60 Count ranks #12 of 16 trash bags in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Emily's Choice Biodegradable Trash Bag Code Q at 67/100.

Which ingredients drive Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Recycling Bags Drawstring 60 Count's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Post-Consumer Recycled Material counts in its favor; Polyethylene (PE) is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Recycling Bags Drawstring 60 Count

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Trash Bags
Summary

Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Recycling Bags Drawstring 60 Count scores 49/100.

Key ingredients 2

Polyethylene (PE)90%
Bad

Polyethylene is a conventional petroleum-based plastic commonly used in trash bags. Its production contributes to fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and it does not biodegrade, leading to long-term environmental pollution.

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Post-Consumer Recycled Material10%
Good

This material is derived from previously used plastic products, which helps reduce waste and the demand for new plastic production. However, it still contains synthetic components that may contribute to microplastic pollution.

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