Rather than a potential triumph, the compostable plastics we use look increasingly like a tragedy. Andy Extance looks at the ...

A1 (the composting facility) does not accept compostable items like compostable plates, utensils, etc. and only accepts food scraps and yard waste. This limits what waste can be eliminated in schools.

Not being able to compost compostable items has become very harmful to the environment. We understand that contamination in ...

Thai Wah is aiming to use its tapioca-based thermoplastic starch (TPS) for its consumer food packaging to create a ...

The first mention of the distribution came in recent weeks on Cornwall’s social-media feeds, with a follow up posted to the ...

Cornstarch is a popular ingredient in sauces and various dishes around the world. As it turns out, however, some people are ...

Wheat straw plates are making waves as an eco-friendly replacement for traditional plastic tableware. Made from the byproduct of wheat production, these plates are biodegradable, compostable, and ...

Compostable coatings can interfere with recycling ... to come apart halfway between the café and the office. Biobased plates, bowls, straws, and cutlery face the same dilemma.