Choosing a biodegradable fork over a traditional plastic utensil seems like an environmental win, but that product still follows the path of a linear economy: raw materials are collected to make ...

Home chefs (or elsewhere) are more careful about cleanup. But in this day and age those who cook at home are more mindful of food waste. If you're not sure about whether or not you should be too, you ...

How to Make an Orange Peel Bird Feeder. While a permanent backyard bird feeder is always an option, a compostable bird feeder ...

At the urging of the plastics industry, the USDA is considering allowing materials such as bioplastic cups, coffee pods and compostable plastic bags into the organic compost waste stream. Farmers and ...

We live in a world full of complicated plastics. They include plastics No. 1-7, bioplastics, degradable plastics and compostable plastics. An increasing number of products today are described as ...

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If you buy a smoothie in Portland, Oregon, the drink might come in a compostable plastic cup, a choice a thoughtful owner might make to make their operations more sustainable. You might think, at a ...

Think your compostable cup will magically vanish in your backyard compost pile? Think again. You've popped into your nearest coffee shop and ordered your go-to drink. It's handed over, only this time, ...

Learn why consumers should be aware of biodegradable dishware, which can contain natural ingredients, and allergens.