The development of bioplastics and other biobased materials holds great promise to mitigate many of the problems associated with plastic derived from nonrenewable sources. However,...
This presentation covers the basics of compostable plastics: what they are (and are not), where they are being successfully used, key challenges such as identification...
At its meeting on Dec. 15th, 2011, the Austin City Council unanimously approved the Austin Resource Recovery Master Plan, a long-term plan that empowers the...
Farmers and home gardeners have always known about the benefits of composting: converting left over food scraps and plant waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. But a...
This presentation on Compostable Biobased Food Service Ware was part of the Responsible Purchasing Network’s webinar, May 12, 2011. The webinar was geared to experienced...
Presented at CleanMed Session on Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP): “Hot” Topics Phoenix, Arizona April 8, 2011 This presentation examines the problems with polystyrene-based food...
Presented at the Bioplastics: Reshaping an Industry Conference in Las Vegas.… Read More
Presented at the US Composting Council Conference in Santa Clara, California
Presented at POWER meeting Santa Clara, California US Composting Council Conference & Trade Show January 24, 2011 This presentation outlines the benefits of composting and...
The Bio Specs for Food Service Ware outline sustainability criteria and recognition levels for food service ware made from compostable biobased materials. They provide a...
Presented to the National Park Service, National Capital Region Sustainability Advisory Group in Washington, DC
Composting is an important strategy for recycling organic materials that might otherwise be disposed in landfills or incinerators. This April 2010 report, Summary of Select...
Presented at the Alison Ferguson Foundation’s Trash Summit in Washington, DC
Presentation at the Zero Waste Conference in Devens, Massachusetts
San Francisco recently accepted more responsibility for its waste by increasing recycling requirements. The Board of Supervisors passed new recycling and mandatory composting rules on...