You might be wondering why one plastic item—say, a take-out container holding your Chipotle burrito bowl—can linger in the environment for decades, while another nearly identical, certified-compostabl...
For years, sustainability leaders have asked the same question: Will consumers actually show up for this? According to consumer data shared by Suzanne Shelton, Founder and CEO of Shelton Group, the a...
Unfortunately, not every mark on the shelf tells the full story. In recent years, unverified symbols and vague eco-claims have multiplied—often mimicking legitimate certification marks to appear sus...
When BPI launched its Composting Microgrants Program in 2024, the goal was simple but ambitious: support composters doing the hard work of expanding access to composting and growing acceptance of BPI-...
As communities, companies, and consumers rethink how we manage waste, certified compostable products are proving to be powerful tools—working hand-in-hand with reusables and recyclables to move us clo...
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” — William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare famously questioned the power of names. But in today’s worl...
We hear this question a lot: “Why should I switch to certified compostable products if there’s no commercial composting facility nearby to take them?" It’s a fair concern—and one that deserves a thoug...
