Compostable Packaging Resources & Guides
Welcome to the Pure Compostables resource library — a working set of in-depth guides written for the people who actually procure, evaluate, and switch to compostable packaging. You’ll find detailed certification breakdowns (BPI, TUV, EN 13432, ASTM D6400 and beyond), step-by-step playbooks for transitioning a business away from conventional plastics, and product selection guides covering bag sizes, materials, and use cases. Every article is written from the perspective of a manufacturer with thirteen years of operating experience — not a marketing team. Use the categories below to navigate by topic, or browse the most recent guides directly. If your question isn’t answered here, our team is happy to help — start with our wholesale page or send us a note via the contact page.
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Can I Compost Newspaper?
Newspaper is one of the best browns for compost — but the ink question keeps coming up. Here’s what’s actually in modern newsprint.
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The Hotel That Composts Every Bar of Soap and Coffee Pod
An anonymized look at a hotel that audits every disposable on property and composts what it can. The system, the math, and what other operators can learn.
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A Buyer’s Guide to Compostable Skewers for Catering
Compostable skewers for B2B catering — bamboo, birchwood, sugarcane fiber. What to look for in length, strength, and presentation.
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Old Bedsheets: 12 Compost-Adjacent Uses Before Composting
Twelve uses for old bedsheets before they end up in compost or trash — from garden row cover to rags, drop cloths, and quilting projects.
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Easter Centerpiece: Compostable Materials
Building an Easter centerpiece from compostable materials — spring flowers, willow, eggshells, dried grasses, and what to skip from the craft aisle.
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A Buyer’s Guide to Compostable Wax Paper Bags
Compostable wax paper bags: when they work, what to look for, and how to spec them for bakery, deli, and food service applications.
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Christmas Centerpiece: Compostable Materials
Building a Christmas centerpiece from compostable materials — evergreens, pine cones, citrus, candles, and what to skip from the craft aisle.
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New York Packaging EPR: A 2026 Compliance Timeline for B2B Producers and Brand Owners
A working compliance reference for New York’s packaging Extended Producer Responsibility framework — what it covers, who counts as a producer, the rollout timeline, fee structure, and B2B procurement implications for 2026 and beyond.
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The Three-Day Refrigerator Audit That Stops Waste Cycles
A three-day refrigerator audit shows you exactly which foods are getting wasted, why, and how to break the cycle. Here’s the practical method.
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Can I Compost Paper Towels?
Paper towels can go in compost in most cases. Here’s the nuance — what makes them compostable, what doesn’t, and when to skip.
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The Right Way to Layer Greens and Browns in Your Pile
Layering greens and browns sounds simple but small details matter. Here’s the practical method and why it works.
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Stale Bread: Croutons, Bread Pudding, and Composting Path
What actually happens when bread enters the compost pile — chemistry, timeline, and when to compost vs find another use.