Can EATware and Bagasse be disposed of in a landfill?
Yes, any of our materials can be disposed of in a landfill. But no, they will not biodegrade there. Landfills are built to ensure that no organic materials biodegrade. Organic materials biodegrading in landfill creates biogas, carbon dioxide and methane, emissions and contributes to the formation of leachate, contaminated water that may pollute the soil and surrounding water sources. We strongly endorse composting of bagasse, EATware, paper/PLA and PLA containers. Not only does it reduce the amount of material going to landfill, but it also recycles scraps to be put to good use. If your local waste management program does not accept green waste, please look into home composting, such as vermi-composting, or if you are a restaurant or business, into a private composting facility. There are many benefits to composting. In some areas, the cost of composting may be less than the price to haul away garbage. However, keep in mind, even if the products are not being composted, they still have
