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Compostable products, particularly bioplastics, have advanced tremendously in recent years. These innovations have made it very easy for brands to shift from conventional plastic to compostable packaging without impact to the function or appearance of the packaging. New compostable solutions often mimic non-compostable alternatives so well that they actually look, function, and perform similarly to their petroleum-based counterparts. Unfor …

Landfills are used to collect waste. They are intended to reduce the amount of waste that makes it into the environment and keep it contained. When full, they are covered with a plastic or clay lining and topped with soil, storing trash underground. Composting on the other hand takes organic materials and breaks them down efficiently. The goal of composting is not to manage waste, but to create beneficial compost! Composting is muc …

The impact of your compostable packaging goes so much further than waste reduction alone. Compostable packaging supports composters, soil health, and the environment as a whole. “Caring for the Earth is just as important as caring for our bodies.” -Sage and Cedar Organics via Instagram A sustainable product is not so sustainable if it comes wrapped in layers of plastic. Compostable packaging, as part of a circular economy, creates t …

Are your customers aware of the incredible positive impact of your compostable packaging? Composting Reduces Emissions by diverting organic waste away from landfills. Composting Transforms Organic Waste into a product that enriches the soil. Compost Enriches the Soil allowing it to support flourishing plants, trees, and crops. Composting Reduces Climate Change. Healthy plants and soil sequester more carbon f …