Yate Bioclarity | Compostable, Biodegradable and recyclable Fast Food packaging biodegradable products

Benefits & Considerations

With the right amount of heat, moisture and light, biodegradable products will break down / biodegrade back into the soil
Carbon emissions and energy reduction – fossil fuels used to make traditional plastics omit toxins and emissions in the extraction and processing of the plastic material

May not break down in landfill due to the lack of heat and light, and creates methane
In the absence of the appropriate conditions, biodegradable products can take a long time to decompose
Uncertified biodegradable packaging products will not be accepted at commercial composting sites as the time frame for biodegradation is undetermined
Although bioplastics can be recycled there are limited facilities worldwide to do so

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composting

Commercial or industrial composting is large scale composting which is designed to handle a very high volume of organic waste. For packaging products to be accepted by these facilities they must have the correct certification.

recycling

Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction. Many packaging products can be recycled if disposed of in the correct way. Currently 33% of waste is recycled.

landfill

Landfill is a site for the disposal of waste material by burial. 55% of waste items end up here.

incineration

Incineration is a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste material. Currently 12.5% of waste goes to incinerators.

Biodegradable Products

With the correct amount of light, moisture and heat, biodegradable materials will decompose safely and disappear into the environment. The time this takes is dependent on the conditions and material.