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The Compostable Packaging Life Cycle
Approximately 36% of all plastics produced are used in packaging, with around 85% of that packaging ultimately ending up in landfill or as litter. In 2018 the U.S. sent 10 million tons of plastic packaging to landfill, with only 2 million tons being recycled. With these statistics in mind, it’s more important than ever for the [...]
Amplify Your Impact: How Brand Advocacy Takes Sustainability to the Next Level
More than ever before, customers are prioritizing sustainability and actively seeking out products that align with their values. Modern customers form stronger relationships with brands that pay attention to the environmental impacts of their products. “Customers now align themselves with brands that are compatible with their values and priorities.” - Most Consumers Want Sustainable Products and [...]
Beyond Packaging: Building a Sustainable Brand
2024 marks a pivotal point for businesses worldwide. As environmental and social activism continue to take center stage, companies must integrate sustainability into every part of their operations. With the 2025 global plastic targets looming, the choice is clear: adapt or be swept away by the "green tide" of eco-conscious consumers. Over 400 US municipalities have implemented [...]
Transitioning to Compostable Packaging
Why Sustainable Packaging Matters More Than Ever As the calendar turns to a new year, it's time for businesses to look ahead! Not just in terms of profits and growth, but also in how their operations impact the world around us. In 2024, the importance of sustainable packaging is more pronounced than ever, driven by heightened [...]
Rethinking Waste
What is Waste? Waste refers to materials that are unwanted or unusable. These waste materials are typically regarded as having no further value and are discarded after use. Historically, human civilizations have always grappled with waste, but the scale and nature of it have evolved dramatically. From the early practices of simply discarding waste in unoccupied [...]
Understanding the Breakdown: Plastics vs. Compostable Materials
How do the breakdown processes of plastics and compostable materials differ, and why does it matter? The term "breaking down" is used to describe both the slow degradation of petroleum-based plastics and the biodegradation of compostable products. Adding to this complexity is the issue of greenwashing, such as additives that make plastics degrade faster, misleadingly suggesting a [...]
Rethinking Plastic: Health Risks and Environmental Impact
What really is 'plastic'? The term encompasses a broad range of materials, each with unique properties and uses. Originally defined as “pliable and easily shaped,” the word now primarily refers to a category of materials known as polymers. Polymers, whether natural or synthetic, are substances composed of monomers - small building blocks - bonded together into [...]
What is Compost Contamination?
How Does Compost Contamination Happen? Compost contamination is when non-compostable items end up mixed with organics in a compost bin. These are things that don’t belong in compost because they don’t decompose entirely (or at all) during the compost manufacturing process. This trash gets mixed up with compost feedstocks and, if not removed, can end up [...]
Say Boo to Landfills - Compost Your Pumpkin After Halloween!
The Hidden Horror of Halloween: Pumpkin Landfill Waste What’s the scariest thing about Halloween? The waste! In 2023, roughly 154 million Americans planned to carve a pumpkin as part of their Halloween celebrations. About 1.9 billion pounds of pumpkins are grown each year in the US. Many of them are carved, decorated, and set on porches for Halloween. [...]
Is Compostable Packaging Only For Food?
As brands become increasingly aware of their environmental footprint, the question of how we package our products has never been more relevant. The food industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards more sustainable packaging choices. But is this exclusive to food packaging? Or does the potential of compostable packaging extend beyond the boundaries of meals [...]
