Compostables have become a popular alternative to single-use plastic food packaging. We recycle compostables together with our service partners, transforming them into closed-loop compost and fertiliser. By recycling compostables, businesses contribute to a circular economy that minimises environmental impact.
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A 240L wheeled bin to hold your compostable packaging waste.
Colour coded prepaid sacks. Supplied by the roll and purchased upfront.
Biodegradable waste sacks for your wheeled bins. Supplied by the roll and available for purchase up front.
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Check all the packaging you buy is compliant with BS EN 13432, BS EN 14995, ASTM 6400.
Order your colour coded compostables bin or sack.
We will collect your compostable packaging from your workplace, using specialist trucks, and will transport them to our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Your compostable packaging is then sent for in-vessel composting, where it is transformed into a peat-free PAS 100 compost to be used as a soil improver. Peat-free compost displaces the need to extract and harvest peat-based compost, which contributes to climate change.
You can even purchase back your compost to use on your site through our office supplies site!
Our compost is made from the compostable packaging and green waste we collect. Whether you have some internal plants or landscaped areas, our compost helps promote a circular economy. Purchase your waste in a new form via our office supplies website today.
Compostable materials turn into nutrient-rich soil under composting conditions, which can be used again, whilst biodegradable materials break down naturally over time but not always as completely or beneficially.
Your compostable packaging should be certified to BS EN 13432, BS EN 14995, ASTM 6400. This information should be available on the specification sheet of the packaging you purchase. They do not have to be made by the same manufacturer.
This limit is in place to ensure the quality of the compost produced by your compostable packaging. Otherwise, compost may not be safe or effective for use in soil.
The odd uneaten crust or leftover slice won’t affect your compost. We can still recycle your compostable packaging, but if you find a lot of food waste within this material stream, we recommend a separate recycling service for the bulk of your food waste, to maintain recycling quality and remain cost-effective.
Compostable packaging often requires specific conditions to break down that food waste processing facilities may not provide, and mixing them can lead to contamination and improper sorting.
So, you’ve forgotten your keep cup and picked up a hot coffee from your building’s café and you notice the cup says it’s compostable – result! You’ve done your bit for the environment. But hang on… what does this actually mean?
Find out how to #makethemostofyourcompostables with our latest blog post
We are very excited to announce the grand opening of the UK’s first compostables specific sorting line – built at our very own Materials Recovery Facility
