Disposal
Recycling & Composting: giving back to nature.
Biodegradable Waste that is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, therefore avoiding pollution and adding to landfills.
Compostable
Waste is capable of disintegrating into natural elements in a compost environment, leaving no toxicity in the soil.
How long does it take to compost?
Bagasse Products: Hot cups, takeaway boxes, plates, bowls.
Home Composter: 2 – 4 Months
Industrial Composter: 1 – 3 Months
PLA Products: Cold cups, deli containers
Home Composter: 6 – 12 Months
Industrial Composter: 3 – 6 Months
CPLA: CutleryHome Composter: 12 – 24 Months
Industrial Composter: 3 – 6 Months
Estimated Times:The rate of biodegradation for different compostable packaging products is dependent upon the composition and thickness of the material andcomposting conditions.
Compost your green waste easily
Compostable packaging biodegrades faster in a compost facility than in a landfill. It’s a great resource to feed and replenish soil and support plants. It also prevents the release of methane gas into the atmosphere which may occur if green waste decomposes in a landfill.
Add your used food packaging to the compost heap.
Add raw food waste, green waste and dry material.
After a few months, you will have compost ready to use.
