Researchers have developed a way to make a promising, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics more biodegradable. A team has made a bio-based polymer blend that's compostable in both home ...

These buzzwords are increasingly appearing on utensils, to-go cups and food containers and other kinds of disposable packaging. While you might think the dizzying array of products could be a simple ...

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Compostable packaging only works with industrial composting and correct disposal, conditions most waste systems lack.

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ANN ARBOR, MI — Two words: No plastics. Winter curbside compost collection resumes in Ann Arbor on Monday, Jan. 8, and the city has new rules for residents to learn before placing compostable ...