Industry Knowledge

Pulp molding — the process forming bagasse fiber, paper pulp, and various fiber materials into compostable foodware shapes — provides foundation for substantial portion of compostable foodware. Understanding pulp molding supports informed B2B procurement evaluation.

A folk tip suggests leaving the inner membrane intact when adding eggshells to compost actually speeds decomposition. The science is partly real, partly overstated. Here’s what’s actually happening.

Airline air sickness bags are a small but consistent industry — and they’re one of the cleanest compostable-paper categories in commercial aviation. Here’s the surprising story.

A compostable centerpiece made from fresh forest greens — pine, cedar, eucalyptus, juniper — smells gorgeous and breaks down naturally after the event. Here’s how to build one.

Bamboo cutlery isn’t as straightforward as ‘bamboo is sustainable.’ Six surprising facts about what bamboo cutlery actually is, what it costs, and how it performs.

EN 13432 is the European compostability standard that defines what ‘compostable’ actually means. Here’s what it requires, how it differs from ASTM, and why it matters for global supply chains.

PHA straws — what polyhydroxyalkanoates actually are, why they outperform PLA and paper in real-world foodservice conditions, marine-degradability certifications, and the procurement framework for B2B operators sourcing PHA in 2026.

A handful of specialty electronics brands have made compostable battery casings part of their product story. Here’s what’s actually in them, what works, and where the engineering still struggles.

A handful of wedding venues across the US have implemented zero-landfill reception waste programs — every plate, cup, napkin, and food scrap from weddings ends up in compost rather than landfill. The operational details of how these venues do it, and what couples need to coordinate, is more interesting than the headline suggests.

The story of compostable wedding gowns made from banana fiber and similar plant-based materials is part of the broader sustainable fashion movement entering bridal wear. The actual development, what’s possible, what’s marketed, and what’s available are worth examining honestly.

The story of compostable or biodegradable surfboards entering competitive surfing — from early experiments by sustainability-focused shapers to recent appearances on professional tours — is one of the more visible examples of compostable materials reaching high-performance applications. Here’s what we know about the actual development of these boards.

Material science for B2B procurement teams: PLA, PHA, bagasse, CPLA, and kraft compared by heat tolerance, end-of-life behavior, certification fit, and per-application cost.