# Biodegradable Garbage Bags Combat Plastic Waste With the Green Genius Trash Bags By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-10-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-genius-trash-bags References: [streetinsider](http://www.streetinsider.com/Press) & [thegreengenius](http://www.thegreengenius.com/) Green Genius LLC has introduced a line of biodegradable trash bags made with [EcoPure](http://www.bio-tec.biz/) additive, which makes the Green Genius trash bags biodegradable. The eco-friendly plastic bags are just as strong and the same price as regular trash bags. The Green Genius trash bags are packaged in environmentally friendly [100% recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debatin), 60% post consumer waste craft board, with UV ink-printed packaging designed by San Francisco-based Hub Strategy & Communication. Check out the [video](http://greengeniusvideo.com/) on the Green Genius website for more information. Credit for images 2, 3 and 5: [Kevin Twomey](http://www.kevintwomey.com/). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biodegradable Packaging:** The introduction of biodegradable trash bags presents opportunities for companies to develop sustainable packaging solutions. - **Eco-friendly Plastics:** The use of EcoPure additive in plastic bags demonstrates the potential for creating more environmentally friendly plastic products. - **Sustainable Consumer Goods:** The availability of biodegradable trash bags highlights the growing demand for sustainable products among consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can explore the use of biodegradable materials and sustainable printing techniques to meet the rising demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Plastics:** The plastics industry has an opportunity to innovate and develop more sustainable additives or alternatives to reduce the environmental impact of plastic products. - **Consumer Goods:** Companies in the consumer goods industry can tap into the market for sustainable products by offering a wider range of eco-friendly alternatives, such as biodegradable trash bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biobased Dog Poop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-poop-bags.md) - [Antibacterial Recycled Waste Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-waste-bag.md) - [Odor-Absorbing Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsorb-liners.md) - [Whimsical Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-garbage-bags.md) - [Blossom-Scented Trash Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glad-forceflexplus.md) - [Sustainable Decomposing Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootmaker.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md) - [Bulk Dog Waste Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myecoworld.md) - [Bio-Based Single-Use Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus.md)