Although many people are looking to reduce their environmental footprint and choose plastic alternatives, the additional cost of such options can provide a barrier to purchasing these plastics. It’s important to understand why compostable…
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What Is The Difference Between Biodegradable Plastic And Compostable Plastic?
With the rising interest in products that provide an alternative to plastic and are more sustainable and environmentally friendly, bioplastics such as biodegradable and compostable have entered the market. The difference between biodegradable and…
What is oxo-biodegradable plastic?
Definition Of Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Oxo-biodegradable plastic is often confused with biodegradable or compostable plastics, however, they are their own type of bioplastic. Oxo-biodegradable plastic is a traditional plastic mixed with additives to assist in biodegradation…
Can You Put Compostable Plastic Bags In Your Home Compost Or Worm Farm?
With the rising interest in compostable plastic as an environmental and sustainable alternative option, it’s important to understand how to dispose of compostable plastic such as trash bags. Many people are confused between biodegradable…
What Are The Different Certifications For Compostable Plastic?
Compostable plastic is a great alternative to plastic for those wanting to reduce their environmental impact, however, what many may not know, is that the bioplastics industry is well-regulated. There are several available certifications…
What is PLA and CPLA compostable plastic?
As more and more people turn toward making more sustainable and environmentally friendly choices, two of the most common compostable plastics have come into the spotlight: Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Crystallized Polylactic Acid (CPLA)…
What Are The Different Types Of Traditional Plastic?
Traditional plastic is all around us in our everyday lives, from the cutlery you receive at a takeaway to the bag you take your trash out in. Unfortunately, many types of plastic are not recyclable,…
Do ETSUS Compostable Bags Biodegrade?
If you’re interested in finding ways to help manage your waste disposal in a more environmentally friendly way, look toward our range of ETSUS compostable bags. ETSUS compostable bags are a great solution to disposing…
What Is An Industrial Or Commercial Composting Facility?
With the increasing interest and availability of alternative plastics such as compostable plastic, it’s important to understand the different ways to breakdown these materials. What Is An Industrial Or Commercial Composting Facility? There are two…
What’s the difference between compostable and biodegradable plastic?
With the rising awareness of the impact plastic has on the environment, many people may wonder what the difference is between the popular compostable and biodegradable plastic. There are several differences between compostable plastic and…
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