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Compost: Nature’s Perfect Cycle

At Grinove Materials, we see composting as the best end-of-life solution for food waste and compostable foodservice packaging now and in the future.

What is Composting?

Composting is a natural process where organic materials like food scraps, plant matter, and yard waste break down into nutrient-rich soil called compost. This process occurs with the help of microorganisms, worms, insects, and oxygen, transforming organic waste into a natural fertilizer that enriches soil, improves plant growth, and reduces waste sent to landfills.

Composting reduces methane emissions by reducing the amount of waste. It improves soil health and saves water through water retention. It can also help reforestation efforts by improving poor quality soils. It helps reduce erosion by increasing the amount of organic matter in the soil.

Composting in Food Packaging

Compostable packaging reduces waste and breaks down naturally faster due to its eco-friendly properties. Through the composting process, these packages turn into valuable nutrients, improving soil quality and reducing the carbon footprint.

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What is Compostable Packaging?

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Compostable packaging materials are materials that decompose naturally under certain conditions and can be used as compost with rich fertilizer value. These materials turn into soil as a result of natural processes and contribute to the environmental cycle.

What is Compostable Packaging?

Start
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Compost

Compostable packaging materials are materials that decompose naturally under certain conditions and can be used as compost with rich fertilizer value. These materials turn into soil as a result of natural processes and contribute to the environmental cycle.

Step 1: Find your local composter.

To compost your packaging waste, look for a local compost center or service provider in your business area. Contact them to find out what materials they accept. You can also contact us and we can refer you to our local collaborators.

Step 2: Sign Up and Receive Your Bin(s)

Register with the compost service of your choice. Once the registration process is complete, you will receive compost bins or bags of the appropriate size. These bins are ideal for the organized collection of your organic waste.

Step 3: Fill Your Bin for Regular Collection

Fill your compost bin with accepted organic waste (such as compostable paper packaging and food waste). Remember to leave non-accepted materials (such as plastics, meat and dairy products) outside the bin. Your local composting service will periodically collect your full bin and drop off a new one.

Step 1: Find your local composter.

To compost your packaging waste, look for a local compost center or service provider in your business area. Contact them to find out what materials they accept. You can also contact us and we can refer you to our local collaborators.

Step 2: Sign Up and Receive Your Bin(s)

Register with the compost service of your choice. Once the registration process is complete, you will receive compost bins or bags of the appropriate size. These bins are ideal for the organized collection of your organic waste.

Step 3: Fill Your Bin for Regular Collection

Fill your compost bin with accepted organic waste (such as compostable paper packaging and food waste). Remember to leave non-accepted materials (such as plastics, meat and dairy products) outside the bin. Your local composting service will periodically collect your full bin and drop off a new one.

Compostable Packaging Certifications:
Home vs Industrial

Certified compostability logos prove the validity of compostable packaging. According to European standards, food packaging raw material producers are subjected to detailed tests for compostability and show that they have successfully passed these tests.

Home Compostable

  • Materials that can break down into compost in a home composting system, typically under specific conditions found in backyard compost bins.
  • Home composting relies on natural processes, which may include lower temperatures and a mix of green and brown materials.

Industrial Compostable

  • This means they can be sent to a commercial composting facility to rapidly biodegrade under controlled conditions, like specific temperature, moisture and carbon levels.
  • Because of the controlled settings, a commercial compost rapidly breaks down organic materials. This also means you can compost a broader range of materials and products.

Home vs Industrial Compostable

Home Compostable
Industrial Compostable
Environmental Impact
Low CO2
High CO2
Contamination Risk
Low Risk
High
Energy Consumption
Low
High
Toxic Chemical Additive
No Needs
Needs
Time
1-12 Month
3-6 Month