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Compostable news making headlines! Certified compostable packaging was found to break down successfully across multiple composting technologies and timeframes. This 18-month study provides robust public data about 23,000+ certified compostable packaging and is the largest known field test of certified compostable packaging conducted in North America. This is great news, especially when compostable film products like EcoSafe's have the highest rates of disintegration. That means we ARE making a difference ensuring we make it easy for people to keep food out of landfill. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/g8UNpF-c While there is a growing number of compost facilities who are accepting and processing food waste and food-contact compostable packaging, scaling up composting infrastructure remains crucial. We advocate for this across North America and partner with municipalities to get the job done right! Contact us if you’re just getting started. #compostable #certifiedcompostable #compost #MakeCompostingSecondNature

An often-asked question about compostable packaging is, “How well does it work when in a professionally managed compost facility?” The Composting Consortium, an industry collaboration led by the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners, decided to take a closer look. They tested over 23,000 certified compostable packaging items within large-scale industrial composting environments. This study was comprised of 31 different types of fiber packaging and products and compostable plastic packaging and products, including products made of PLA, in 10 different composting facilities throughout the U.S. The results of the study show that compostable packaging does break down at well-managed industrial composting facilities where important processing parameters are managed such as temperatures, moisture, oxygen, pH, C:N ratio, etc. This study is extremely insightful and should play a critical role in discussions that define how compostable packaging helps add value to food scraps and organic collection and diversion programs. At Natur-Tec we believe in working with composters, industry stakeholders, and regulators to effectively design processes and solutions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gu-6wA7i #compost #organics #compostableplastic #zerowaste #wasteless #research #study #sustainability #regenerative

"Some states, municipalities and private-sector companies are pushing to make composting as commonplace as recycling. But it's a long-haul effort. " ...and we are in it for that long-haul effort! (pun intended) Click the link to learn more about the potential future of composting in the U.S. #compostavailability #compostaccessibility #zerowastefuture #compostUSA https://lnkd.in/eh2xbSfE

From Waste360: "A main advantage of composting is the steady demand for the valuable end product it creates. High-quality #compost is?used widely in agriculture and landscaping?due to its ability to improve crop yields and combat soil degradation. This consistent #demand provides composting operations with a stable source of #revenue and long-term financial viability." "Municipalities that add composting services will be better prepared for the future, able to maintain more stable waste management systems, and contribute to the health of the environment." #composting #sustainability #circulareconomy #foodwaste #recycling #wastemanagement #agriculture https://lnkd.in/gyKGwhtG

“It’s not hard to make good compost but you have to know what you’re doing” - Nora Goldstein, Editor at leading industry publication, BioCycle ???? We recently sat down with Nora to chat through the opportunities “good compost” can provide for consumers, communities, and our planet highlighted in her recent Op-ed about what's actually happening around composting in the US: 1. Ability to Combat Climate: Wasted food accounts for 58% of landfill methane emissions. Reducing the amount of food waste that enters landfills, lowers methane emissions. Compost is an essential tool for farmers to improve soil health, ultimately reducing their reliance on synthetic fertilizers and enhancing carbon sequestration. 2. Increasing Community Resilience:?Composting, especially in community gardens, can support urban agriculture initiatives and provide food access to insecure areas. Programs and education can help communities build awareness around sustainable food systems and foster a culture of environmental stewardship. 3. Driving Economic Development:?Investing in composting facilities and infrastructure can lead to local job creation, strengthening the local economy. Integrating composting initiatives into our waste management systems reduces solid waste management costs, making it increasingly cost-effective compared to disposal. Check out the full piece where Nora dives deep into key topics like why we aren't composting more, the policies needed, and what's necessary to advance the space:?https://shorturl.at/6ituI

Did you know? Studies show that compostable material can be broken down regardless of composting method or compost processing time? You can read more about this at https://lnkd.in/gu-6wA7i #natureflex #compostablepackaging #compostablematerial #futamura #closedlooppartners

Today is Learn About Composting Day! We’re here to shed some light on the importance of composting. Our compostable products at Storopack can help contribute to maintaining and improving quality of life for future generations. Since we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, we offer a range of compostable products. ?But what exactly does it mean for a product to be compostable? ??There are two main categories: home compostable and industrial compostable. ??Home compostable products are designed to break down in a natural environment like a backyard compost pile, where they can be turned into nutrient-rich soil. ??Industrial compostable products, on the other hand, require the controlled conditions of a commercial composting facility to fully decompose. At Storopack, we offer both options to fit your specific needs. Like our AIRplus? Bio Home Compostable: The film is certified by TüV Austria for home composting. End consumers can simply dispose of the air cushions alongside organic waste on home compost heaps. The microculture of the compost fully converts the organic film into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass, thus reducing plastic waste by closing the natural cycle. ?? What compostable products have you seen this week? ??

In the face of volatile economic conditions affecting the recycling industry, exploring alternative waste management solutions like composting offers stability and resilience. Composting, which converts organic waste into valuable compost used in agriculture and landscaping, provides consistent demand and local market resilience, mitigating the financial uncertainties associated with recycling. Read more from Daphna Nissenbaum: #recycling #composting #organics #waste #landfill

Today is Learn About Composting Day! We’re here to shed some light on the importance of composting. Our compostable products at Storopack can help contribute to maintaining and improving quality of life for future generations. Since we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, we offer a range of compostable products. ?But what exactly does it mean for a product to be compostable? ??There are two main categories: home compostable and industrial compostable. ??Home compostable products are designed to break down in a natural environment like a backyard compost pile, where they can be turned into nutrient-rich soil. ??Industrial compostable products, on the other hand, require the controlled conditions of a commercial composting facility to fully decompose. At Storopack, we offer both options to fit your specific needs. Like our AIRplus? Bio Home Compostable: The film is certified by TüV Austria for home composting. End consumers can simply dispose of the air cushions alongside organic waste on home compost heaps. The microculture of the compost fully converts the organic film into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass, thus reducing plastic waste by closing the natural cycle. ?? What compostable products have you seen this week? ??

Today marks the start of #InternationalCompostAwarenessWeek. The escalating issue of conventional plastic packaging waste has catalysed innovation in reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging solutions. However, the plastic waste dilemma is complex and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Closed Loop Partners have recently released a report where they analysed the disintegration rates of various compostable packaging types - including compostable plastics like PLA and PHA, alongside compostable fibre products like paper plates and cups-within large-scale industrial composting environments. Some key takeaways from their study include: ?? Data showed certified food-contact compostable packaging successfully disintegrates at commercial composting facilities that meet reasonable operating parameters. ?? Compostable plastic broke down successfully regardless of composting method or compost process time ?? Widespread adoption requires collaboration across the value chain, starting with clear labelling of compostable and non-compostable packaging, as well as investing in the appropriate infrastructure to collect these materials Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/3vXcilI #internationalcompostawareness2024 #compostable #biodegradable #biobasedpackaging #compost #zerowaste #biobasedmaterials