Benefits of Biocompostables

Bicompostables are made from annually renewable resources instead of non-renewable resources like petroleum (plastic and styrofoam) or scarce and dwindling renewable resources (paper).

They use less energy in their production compared with conventional paper and plastics, generate significantly less greenhouse gases such as CO2 and thus serve to help mitigate global warming. In a comparison between corn starch (PLA) and plastic (PET), it was found that PLA uses 33% less energy, while sugarcane uses 50% less energy as compared to wood-based paper.

Biocompostables are less harmful to the environment in production and disposal. Plastic and styrofoam disposables are derived from petroleum and create pollution and toxicity during production and disposal, while biocompostables are derived from non-toxic and non-polluting renewable resources.

They reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. Plastic and styrofoam persist in the environment for hundreds of years, while biocompostables are readily composted and break down into water, carbon dioxide and biomass.

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Composting Times

Composting times will vary based on conditions

The rate of biodegradation for the different biocompostables is dependent on the nature of the material, thickness of the material and the composting conditions. Commercial composting facilities grind the materials, turn over the piles and reach high temperatures, reducing the time it takes to compost. Home composting systems rates are slower and can vary depending on how often the pile is turned over, the moisture and material content.