Quality With IntegrityCertified Compostable / Unbleached Total Chlorine-Free (TCF)8-12 Cup Coffee MakersUSDA Certified Biobased Product - Product 85%Why Use If You Care Certified Compostable Unbleached TCF Basket Coffee Filters?Every year about 80 million tons of waste (U.S. EPA figure) that goes to U.S. landfills is material which could be turned into compost under the right conditions.In landfills, this organic material (food scraps, etc.) releases methane–a powerful greenhouse gas-contributing to global warming.Diverting food scraps from landfill to compost facilities contributes significantly to preserving our planet and natural resources.If You Care Certified Compostable Coffee Filters are certified for municipal or commercial composting as well as for backyard or home composting.If You Care Coffee Filters are made from unbleached totally chlorine-free (TCF) paper. Since no chlorine or chlorine derivatives are used to produce our filters, no chlorine or chlorine derivatives get dumped into lakes, rivers or streams.Our Product CertificationsOK Compost Home. Denotes certification of Vincotte as compostable in backyard or home composting facilities. This is one of the world's only home composting certifications and it is based on the European standard EN 13432.OK Compost. Denotes certification by Vincotte to be compostable in commercial or municipal composting facilities in compliance with the European standard EN 13432.BPI. Denotes certification by the Biodegradable Products Institute to be compostable in commercial or municipal composting facilities in compliance with the U.S. standard ASTM D6400.Seedling. Also denotes certification to be compostable in commercial or municipal composting facilities in compliance with the European standard EN 13432.Product LifecycleMaterials:Unbleached paperFilters are totally chlorine-free (TCF)Board is recycled processed chlorine-free (PCF)Environmental BenefitsFilters are 100% certified compostableFilters are totally chlorine-free (TCF)Board is recycled processed chlorine-free (PCF)Minimum wasteUsagePerfect for brewing fresh coffeeDisposalFilters are certified compostable and can be home compostedFilters can be composted in municipal or commercial compost facilities where availableCardboard box should be recycled