PLA only breaks down in industrial composting facilities at 55-60°C. Learn why standard PLA cannot home compost and what BPI certification means for your operation.
The foodservice industry accounts for a significant share of the more than 20 million metric tons of plastic entering waterways…
Composting certifications — BPI, TÜV, and ASTM — each verify different things under different conditions. If you’re sourcing compostable packaging…
Learn how agricultural waste material innovation turns crop residues like sugarcane bagasse and agave fiber into compostable foodservice packaging with third-party certification.
What does upcycled mean in packaging? Learn how upcycled packaging transforms waste into higher-value products, how it differs from recycling, and what to look for when choosing it.
Learn how bagasse is made into tableware step by step. From sugarcane fiber to finished plates, bowls, and clamshells, see the full manufacturing process.
Learn how packaging material choices affect your carbon footprint. Compare embodied carbon across foodservice materials and find practical steps to reduce emissions.
Trace the origin of compostable tableware from ancient leaf plates to modern plant-based materials like bagasse, PLA, and bamboo. Learn how compostable plates and cutlery are made.
Learn how microplastics enter the food chain through water, soil, and packaging. Discover practical steps foodservice operators can take to reduce plastic contamination.