Unraveling the biodegradable plastics maze

Article Abstract:

Commercial and private companies are investing large capital to develop a sophisticated technology for developing biodegradable plastic materials. The latest effort in this market is developing compostable bags from polymers that do not contain polyethylene or starch, which are only degradable. A target of this effort is producing compostables from yard trimmings collection such a kraft bags and carton bags. The technology for producing biodegradable materials as opposed to degradable materials and the companies that are undertaking this effort are presented.

Plastics, Biodegradable plastics

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Collecting and transporting food residuals

Article Abstract:

The advantages and problems of food residuals recycling, in particular the hauling of the materials, are discussed. Haulers need specialized equipment in order to handle the bulky materials, and the search goes on for good organics containers that can fit inside restaurant kitchens, and do not break or cause back injuries, or give off odors. To make the collection economically feasible, there needs to be a fairly dense route of collection points within a short distance of one another.

Equipment and supplies, Recycling industry

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Sweet success with source separated feedstocks

Article Abstract:

New recycling laws were enacted in Burlington, VT, in 1987 that required city residents to make sure their yard waste, such as leaves and trimmings, were recycled. Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources together with state food producers, such as the Ben and Jerry's ice cream chain, helped to finance the Intervale Foundation and the Chittenden Solid Waste District so that a food compost project could be started in 1991.

Burlington, Vermont

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