Three certified compostable products are pictured - a box of straws from Repurpose, a box of food waste bags from If You Care, and a compostable paper cup from World Centric.

The environmental impact of compostable plastics

Compostable plastics vary in their environmental footprints but some of them are significantly better than petroleum-derived plastics in key respects. Of course we need to use reusable items as much as possible, but the inherent benefits of compostable plastics suggest that they are worth backing. Continue reading The environmental impact of compostable plastics

Daily Footprint, #14 – Celebration Day: Zero-Waste Party

Happy Earth Day! As you’ve probably gathered, the Daily Footprint is about evaluating the social and environmental impact of the stuff we use every day. But what if we’re dealing with a special day that requires some kind of celebration? We’ve already had New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, among others, and probably a family birthday or two. It’s at times like these … Continue reading Daily Footprint, #14 – Celebration Day: Zero-Waste Party