Adding Meaning to Terms like Biodegradable, Compostable, and Oxo-Degradable is Crucial For Understanding Bioplastics Using “green” terms to describe products is a relatively new addition to the average person’s vocabulary, and unfortunately, they seem to be almost purposely confusing due to some misdirection in the industry. Luckily, it is possible to clear up these terms, so […]
Bioplastic Industry Standards Standardisation is meant to give products a list of rules and criteria to follow so that it can meet the requirements for it to be considered up to standard. Having products that meet these standards is not required, but companies who do have certified products that meet these standards can guarantee certain […]
The average recycling contamination rate is 25%, or 1 in 4 items. Total scrap plastic exports have declined by 40% in the last year (2018), and recycling levels haven’t improved in the U.S. in 20 years...
Consumers—particularly Millennials—increasingly say they want brands that embrace purpose and sustainability. Indeed, one recent report revealed that certain categories of products with sustainability claims...