Compostability & Decomposition

The word compostable gets thrown around a lot, and a buyer who trusts the label without checking it is taking […]

Many buyers assume that because bagasse tableware is compostable, it will simply break down if thrown in a landfill. The

Buyers and customers routinely use “compostable” and “recyclable” as if they mean the same thing, but they are completely different

Not all compostable products are the same. Many items labeled “compostable” only break down in industrial composting facilities with controlled

Customers and regulatory reviewers increasingly ask “how long do biodegradable cups take to decompose?” The honest answer is that it

If you are sourcing disposable tableware for a restaurant, catering business or retail brand, the question “are paper plates compostable?”

Every importer has fielded this question from a skeptical customer: are compostable plates really compostable? It is a fair challenge,

If you manage food service packaging for institutional buyers, distributors, or cafés, the answer to "are paper cups biodegradable" is

When you are sourcing eco-friendly packaging, the debate of biodegradable vs compostable comes up in nearly every product meeting. These

For any buyer deciding between plastic cutlery and plant-based alternatives, the decomposition timeline is one of the first questions asked.