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How large is your composter? Many of the "bio-plastics" require high heat composting to decompose, and even then may require a large amount of time. Unless you'
by ccooffee 4y ago
How large is your composter? Many of the "bio-plastics" require high heat composting to decompose, and even then may require a large amount of time. Unless you've got a massive compost pile with adequate aeration and turning, almost no bio-plastics will truly decompose at home.
From the EPA[0]:
> If a plastic product is labeled “compostable,” can I add it to my home compost pile?
> No. Unless the label indicates that the product is okay for home composting, you should not try to compost it at home. Plastic that is labeled as compostable is generally intended to be sent to an industrial or commercial composting facility which has higher temperatures and different breakdown conditions than those found in a typical homeowner’s compost bin. If your community has a residential compost collection program, check with your local government or recycling company to find out if they will accept compostable plastic under this program.
[0] https://www.epa.gov/trash-free-waters/frequently-asked-questions-about-plastic-recycling-and-composting#home https://www.epa.gov/trash-free-waters/frequently-asked-quest...
- RegularOpossum 4y agoAh that makes sense. I recall the bags I purchased were marketed for home use, guess I got had.
- jefftk 4y agoUsing them as bin liners at home is fine, the difference is about where they go when you're done using them: home composting or industrial composting? Perhaps the labeling you saw was intended to be about use, but it looked like it was about disposal?