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Why compostable packaging fails

Compostable packaging only works with industrial composting and correct disposal, conditions most waste systems lack.
If you buy a smoothie in Portland, Oregon, the drink might come in a compostable plastic cup, a choice a thoughtful owner might make to make their operations more sustainable. You might think, at a ...
As governments and businesses continue to move away from single-use plastics, compostable food packaging is becoming a ...
Heidi Kratsch, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension horticulture specialist, and her team are conducting research on possible new soy- and corn-based alternatives for bioplastic, compostable ...
Compostable food containers seem like a great idea: They degrade into nutrient-rich organic matter, reducing waste and the need for chemical fertilizers. But much of this packaging relies on per- and ...
Certified compostable plastic cups, cutlery, coffee pods, clamshell containers and other packaging may be touted as greener options at the grocery store, but they're banned from most residential ...
It’s no longer a secret that single-use plastic is harming the planet. Not only does the process of creating these materials emit enormous amounts of planet-warming gases, but they also can take ...
Based on insights from Towards Packaging, the global compostable paper barrier coating market will likely grow from USD ...
Plant-based compostable plastics are going to landfill rather than recycling because almost all Welsh councils are unable to deal with them. The growth of the anti-single use plastics movement has ...