The plastic bag company I wrote about a few months ago wanted me to let you all know that they re-upped their certification with a European company, TÜV AUSTRIA, to produce compostable plastic bags. I ...

The United States Department of Agriculture says dog-waste compost can be used as a soil additive for things like lawns, ...

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Kevin Kumala has created a bag from cassava starch that is 100% biodegradable and even edible. To prove that the bag is totally natural he dissolved part of it in a lukewarm glass of water and ...

Most compostable plastic can typically break down only in ... however, does accept compostable products including bags, utensils, cups and containers, as long as they are clearly labeled ...

Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic ... so check for labels such as "plastic-free," "biodegradable" and "compostable." If the box says "PP" (meaning polypropene), "PET" (meaning ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A California startup makes compostable replacements for thin-film plastic out of seaweed. The company sources raw materials from seaweed farms, which can provide ...