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Paper Cup, Is It Actually Eco-Friendly Or A False Advertisement?

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Paper Cup, Is It Actually Eco-Friendly Or A False Advertisement?

Takeaway coffee cups have existed for a long time and there are still debating over compostable coffee cups, whether it is genuinely good for the environment or no better than regular plastic

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Where Can Commercially Compostable Packaging And Serviceware Be Processed In New Zealand?

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Where Can Commercially Compostable Packaging And Serviceware Be Processed In New Zealand?

Most compostable coffee cups and packaging can only be composted in commercial composting facilities. This is because the compost pile needs to reach a temperature of 55 degrees or higher to break down these items, which almost all home composting systems don’t achieve

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Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics, What Are They Different?

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Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics, What Are They Different?

Composting may be a way of diverting waste from landfills, but the ability to deal with compostable plastics depends on the availability of facilities to process this waste. However, certificate compostable packaging is always better option than plastic packaging, and how to handling them after use is also important.  

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