6/28/11

New Wave Of Compostable Products Creates Recycling Conundrum

COMPOSTABLE. NOT RECYCLABLE. These types of utensils are made from plant materials, and should be recycled in industrial composters (they generally don't degrade in your backyard composter). (Jesse Costa/Here & Now)
What happens when you mix up items that are supposed to be composted with your recycling, or trash? Are you doing the environment more harm or good. Check out our slideshow on new products on the market and the best way to dispose of them.
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