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 ...

While single-use bags labeled as compostable are an alternative for plastic bags, they are not to be disposed of in the green bins used to collect compostable waste, including food scraps and yard ...

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 ...

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 ...

While the group is concerned about contamination from synthetic polymers broadly, it’s open to evaluating individual ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The use of plastic across all facets of human life has grown more ...

The dismal results of the UK's Big Compost Experiment reveal that most so-called compostable plastics do not break down in backyard compost bins. Composting is a bit like alchemy. You put food scraps ...

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, ...

If you order takeout from an eco-friendly restaurant, you might find your meal accompanied by compostable plastic cutlery. Some fashion brands now deliver your clothes in clear biodegradable plastic ...

To help you avoid the worst composting mistakes, we spoke to experts in gardening and horticulture to learn about some of the ...