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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.
Ethical shopping guide, Social and environmental issues

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

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Certified compostable logos to look out for from TÜV, BPI and ABA. In each case there's a different certification and logo for home composting and industrial composting.
Social and environmental issues

Certifications for compostable waste: which to trust?

In this post I take a look at certifications for compostable plastics (biodegradable bags, packaging, cups, utensils, etc.) and address their most common criticisms. We’ll also take a look at terms such as oxo-biodegradable and bio-based, so that by the end you’ll know what’s what! Continue reading Certifications for compostable waste: which to trust?

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