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Compostable Cutlery Going Mainstream
I was speaking to someone about our work at Circular Design Co, and my interests that led to the project. They asked me how compostable cutlery and packaging hit the mainstream and I thought that was a really good question - traditional plastic cutlery and packaging is so cheap, so how did a more premium option (compostable) become the choice so many food vendors are willing to offer? If you’re not already aware, the problem with plastic is that it’s made to last forever, and a particular challenge is with single-use plastic, which is made to be disposed of upon use. The transition to biodegradable and compostable plastics is thanks to “bioplastic”, meaning it is made from plants versus fossil fuels and ultimately less harmful to the environment, both in how it is produced, and if it is polluted. The short answer is that disposable cutlery manufacturers, like Dow, are[...]
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