What's the difference between recyclable and compostable coffee bags?

Recyclable coffee bags are mono-material polyethylene, with up to 70% post-consumer recycled content (GRS certified), and can be disposed of via soft-plastics collection. Compostable coffee bags break down in industrial or home composting, requiring your customers to have access to the right composting infrastructure in their market. Compostable packaging has a limited shelf-life of 12 months, and is suitable for up to 1kg fill weights.