Here's a great resource for those looking to lessen their impact on the waste management infrastructure: the Biodegradable Products Institute lists tested and certified products that are designed to compost quickly, completely and safely, without leaving any plastic residues. The approved products list is categorized into compostable bags, foodservice, resins and packaging, with a logo that signifies its biodegradable nature. We hope to see the logo more and more in store aisles in the near future. [via Ecolect]
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I've seen a number of restaurants start using compostable utensils and packaging, but they don't provide a compost bin. I have a feeling it all ends up in the landfill. I remember touring a landfill once and seeing pieces of paper that had been there for 50 years because landfills don't have the right conditions for biodegrading materials. Does that mean that compostable materials don't really do any good unless they are composted properly?
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AlisonM - That is exactly what that means. Landfills are sealed off from water and air well enough that they basically act as time capsules. The purpose of organization above is to promote the diversion of biodegradable waste from landfills.
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