Compost benefit outweighs costnorthernstar.info - Ali Qazi | Contributor The four dining halls remind students not to waste food, but this is not enough. The dining halls should promote composting becuase saving the …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPlastic Compostable Plastic Packaging Material Market is likely to register double digit CAGR during 2018 – 2028newdailyherald.com - Neha In the years to come, sustainable packaging may no longer be viewed as an oxymoron. Packaging companies are embracing “green” techniques in …
If it Says Biodegradable, It Might not be Compostablebioplasticsnews.com - By Axel Barrett Right now, plastic bags, forks and spoons that don’t belong in the compost are masquerading as compostable by sporting misleading labels. “All these …
New York City Celebrating Earth Day: 10 Facts You Should Know About NYC’s Composting Effortsnycfoodpolicy.org - Deirdre Appel Earth Day is observed each year on April 22 to promote environmental awareness and the protection of our planet. The first Earth Day was proclaimed …
West Sussex Row blows up over disposal of bioplastic bags in West Sussexwscountytimes.co.uk - Sarah Page A row has blown up over the disposal of ‘compostable’ bioplastic bags in West Sussex following concerns raised by a leading Horsham …
Environment South Korea once recycled 2% of its food waste. Now it recycles 95%weforum.org - Douglas Broom The world wastes more than 1.3 billion tonnes of food each year. The planet’s 1 billion hungry people could be fed on less than a quarter of the food …
Environment Vernon hoping composting bins will help environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissionsglobalnews.ca - By Doyle Potenteau A pilot program to help the environment and reduce landfill waste is now underway in Vernon. On Thursday, the city announced that two collection bins …
Going green: Council takes sustainable stepsbluemountainsgazette.com.au - Jennie Curtin Single-use plastics at Mountains events has come under council's spotlight, with plans to reduce the cost of clean-up as an incentive to …
Composting Specialized Environmental Technologiesrecyclefsp.org Foodservice Packaging Recovery Case Study Specialized Environmental Technologies (Empire Township, MN) Background Since the late 1990s, Specialized …
Albertsons debuts eco-friendly products under Open Nature labelgrocerydive.com - Author Dive Brief: Albertsons Companies’ Own Brands has launched a new line of 17 compostable, eco-friendly products under its Open Nature label in an effort …
Family Business Lickalix launches plastic-free, compostable packaging for iced lolliespackagingeurope.com - Packaging Europe × As of April 2019, organic lolly company LICKALIX will be 'the first iced treat company in the world to introduce plastic free, compostable …
Food Waste National Food Waste Baseline report released - Waste Management Review National Food Waste Baseline report findings releasedwastemanagementreview.com.au - by Waste Management Review The Federal Government has announced the key findings of Australia’s National Food Waste Baseline report. Last year, the Federal Government appointed …
Mexico Composting waste helps Mexican beach resort maintain its pristine appealcgtn.com On Mexico’s eastern coast, tourism is big business. There an environmental battle is being waged against waste. Where local infrastructure has …
NatureFresh introduces new team memberfreshplaza.com NatureFresh™ Farms are expanding their facilities, providing year-round Ontario grown produce and introducing their new sustainable practices along …
Mucci Farms trialing new compostable and recyclable packaging optionsfreshplaza.com An exciting week lies ahead with CPMA’s annual tradeshow and convention taking place in Montreal, QC. At this year’s show, Mucci Farms will be …
Composting Restaurant Composting and the Shift Toward Zero-Waste Foodservicesolusgrp.com Restaurant composting hasn't yet caught on everywhere. Foodservice operations in the U.S. remain major contributors to the nation's burden of food …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSustainability Noosa going plastic-free is good for businessnoosanews.com.au Noosa plastic free bid good for business
West Yorkshire Yorkshire firm’s solution to food waste crisisyorkshireeveningpost.co.uk - Staff Reporter A Leeds recycling specialist has launched an innovative service to give new life to food waste. Forge Recycling’s new food collection service means …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBiodegradation Biodegradable Produce Packaging Alternatives Gain Preference as Consumers Spurn Plastic Packagingpackagingworldnews.com As consumers want to live healthier lives, they opt for more sustainable products that help improve their quality of life. These demands are driving …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo Oregon DEQ Study Challenges Assumptions About Recycled, Organics Contentwaste360.com - Arlene Karidis The study, which analyzed years of published research on packaging and foodservice ware, made some controversial assertions.
Chiang Mai Grocery Chain Replaces Plastic Produce Packaging with Banana Leavesreturntonow.net This Thai supermarket chain is now wrapping its fruits and veggies in an abundant biodegradable, renewable resource — banana leaves A supermarket …
Biodegradation Food & Beveragefoodmag.com.au - Miri Schroeter Biodegradable and compostable packaging are not interchangeable. Dr Carol Kilcullen-Lawrence, the national president of the Australia Institute of …
CSR Single Use that Saves Earthaim2flourish.com - AIM2Flourish Innovation BioPak creates sustainable food packaging that is compostable, reducing the amount of organic waste and food packaging that is dumped to …
West Sussex Soil contamination alert over ‘compostable’ bioplastic bagswscountytimes.co.uk - Sarah Page An explosion in the use of bioplastic bags - aimed at curbing pollution - could end up contaminating soil in Horsham. And it could mean the widespread …
Compostable cups get green light for composting sitesletsrecycle.com - Charlie Trousdell Garden waste composting facilities across the UK have been permitted to process certified compostable packaging materials, including cups and …
Baraboo eatery going green with biodegradable leftover containerswiscnews.com - Ben Bromley When customers save leftovers at Little Village Cafe, they also help save the planet. The downtown Baraboo restaurant has stopped packaging leftovers …
Exsa Europe introduces eco-friendly grape packagingfreshplaza.com Exsa Europe is taking the next step toward making the chain sustainable. They have introduced carry bags that are biodegradable and compostable. "The …
Scientists at Gdańsk University of Technology develop biodegradable servicewarebioplasticsmagazine.com "Our biopolymers are created with easily accessible raw materials, which are either natural or produced from renewable sources. This is already a …
PATCH bandages are plastic-free and biodegradabletreehugger.com - Katherine Martinko Even wound care can be green. When it comes to zero waste goals, my first aid kit isn't even on my list. Some things are best left untouched. But I do …
