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