Commercial composting explained

  • Commercial composting, also known as industrial composting, is where food scraps and compostable packaging are collected and processed together.
  • Facilities across the US, Europe, and worldwide can handle these materials, ensuring they break down into valuable compost instead of going to landfill.

  • Open windrow

    Open Windrow Composting


    Step 1 – Organic and compostable materials are laid out in long, open-air rows.


    Step 2 – Regular turning and aeration help the pile decompose naturally.

    Step 3 – After several weeks, the material turns into nutrient-rich compost for agriculture and landscaping.

    See open windrow in action 

  • In-vessel composting (IVC)

    In-Vessel Composting (IVC)


    • Step 1 – Food waste and compostable packaging are placed inside sealed vessels.

    • Step 2 – Heat is generated and carefully controlled to accelerate decomposition.


    Step 3 – The finished compost is hygienic and free from harmful bacteria, suitable as a high-quality soil conditioner.

    See an IVC in action 

  • Anaerobic digestion (AD)

    Anaerobic Digestion (AD)


    • Step 1 – Organic waste is processed in an oxygen-free environment.

    • Step 2 – Microbes break down the material, producing biogas and digestate.

    • Step 3 – Biogas provides renewable energy, while digestate can be used as natural fertilizer.
    See an AD plant in action 

Home Composting Explained

  • Home composting allows households to turn food scraps and compostable packaging into nutrient-rich compost.
  • With simple tools and a small outdoor space, you can reduce waste and create natural fertilizer for your garden.

Collect

  • Gather kitchen scraps (vegetable peels, fruit waste, coffee grounds) and compostable packaging in a bin.

Layer & Balance

  • Alternate “greens” (wet waste like food scraps) with “browns” (dry waste like leaves, cardboard) to balance carbon and nitrogen.

Aerate & Maintain

  • Turn the compost pile regularly to allow air circulation. Keep it moist but not too wet.

Harvest & Use

  • After 2–4 months, the compost turns into dark, crumbly soil, ready to enrich your garden or potted plants.

From Waste to Value

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  • By choosing compostable packaging, you are not only reducing plastic waste but also supporting a circular economy.
  • Together, we can make sustainability part of everyday life.

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Your Composting Questions, Answered

Q1. What’s the point of disposables being compostable?

👉 Compostable disposables can be processed together with food waste, avoiding contamination problems in recycling and helping create nutrient-rich compost instead of landfill waste.

Q2. How do compostables solve food scrap contamination?

👉 Unlike traditional plastic or paper packaging that contaminates recycling streams, compostable packaging is designed to break down with food waste, making separation unnecessary.

Q3. Can compostable packaging be used everywhere?

👉 Compostables are safe and functional for daily use, but actual composting requires local facilities or home compost setups. Always check available composting services in your area.

Q4. What’s the difference between home compostable and industrial compostable?

👉 Home compostables can break down in garden compost bins at lower temperatures, while industrial compostables need higher heat and controlled conditions found in composting plants.

Q5. How long does it take for compostable packaging to break down?

👉 Typically 2–4 months in a commercial facility, depending on conditions; home composting may take longer due to lower temperatures.

Q6. Are compostable products safe for the environment?

👉 Yes, they are made from renewable plant-based materials and break down into water, CO₂, and organic matter without leaving harmful residues.

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