"Compostable" Plastics Should Not Be Thrown in Your Green Cart
Most plastics marketed as "compostable" or "biodegradable" do not actually break down in most composting facilities that our curbside green carts get taken to. Only a small number of industrial facilities have the specific conditions that can break these materials down. When these plastics don't decompose, they can contaminate organic material that would otherwise be used for compost on farms and in our gardens.
In addition, these products still require large amounts of energy, chemicals, and other resources to manufacture. Next time, skip the "bioplastics" and opt for paper-based products that are not plastic-lined!
