Republic Services advised that if the plant-based plastic utensils and cups were in composting bins, the bins would be dumped as trash and charged as such. The corn-based utensils were developed by ...

A new pilot is being launched to better understand the performance of compostable packaging at industrial composting facilities around the country. The Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot is being ...

Should all certified biobased plastics be counted as compostable? The answer depends on who is asked. The National Organic ...

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 ...

Bronwyn Laycock currently receives funding from the Australian Research Council (through a Discovery Project), Gold Coast City Council, The Qld Govt, DFAT and the Innovation Connections scheme ...

Where do compostable plastics end up when they’re done being used as cups, plates, straws and silverware? If your answer is, “They get turned into compost,” you’re only mostly right. Not all ...

After testing, we selected the RSI Maze 65-Gallon Compost Tumbler as our favorite due to its overall ease of use and smart design, but it’s not the only great option. Ahead, learn more about how these ...