Compostable food packaging is becoming increasingly popular in grocery stores. It’s great for composting, but there are a few things to know before you buy these items.
1) You can compost compostable food packaging with your organic compost materials and yard waste. If you don’t have access to an organic compost pile, then it may be better for you to buy traditional petrochemical-based plastic or paper products that break down in commercial compost facilities.
2) The process of turning your packages into compost takes time – anywhere from 6 months up to 2 years! If you want fast results, make sure that the package says “compostable” on it so that it will break down quickly when mixed with compost.
3) Compostable food packaging doesn’t compost well on its own, so it’s important to mix your compost pile and composted compostable material with a nitrogen-rich substance such as manure, grass clippings, or other organic matter.
In conclusion, compostable food packaging is compostable and good for the environment because it can break down much more quickly than traditional petroleum-based plastic or paper products.