Stories & news: Myths, busted.
Plain-English explainers on plastic, compost and the claims printed on packaging, plus news from PlantSwitch.
The Hidden Health Crisis: How Microplastics Are Affecting Your Body
Plastics are everywhere—praised for their affordability and versatility. But there is a darker side to this convenience that is emerging from the...
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The Microplastic Crisis: Why Recycling Failed and Why We Need a Switch
The Invisible Threat in Our Daily Lives Plastic pollution is no longer just an eyesore on the beach; it is a pervasive...
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Eco Certification Frauds: Where to Find the Real Green Deal
Imagine walking down the supermarket aisle. You grab a package with a shiny green sticker that reads "100% Eco-Friendly" or "All-Natural." It...
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PLA straws: are they really compostable?
PLA straws are marketed as compostable, yet the standard behind that claim assumes an industrial facility most customers never reach. Here is...
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What is PLA? The plastic behind most "compostable" packaging
PLA is the plant-based plastic behind most items labeled compostable. We explain what it is, what has to happen for it to...
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Reduce, reuse, replace: why recycling isn't enough for plastic
Reduce and reuse still come first, but plastic recycling has struggled for decades. We look at why, and why replacing single-use plastic...
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Plastic replacement: why we focus on materials, not just recycling
Recycling and industrial composting only work where the full collection and processing system exists. We explain why we chose to replace plastic...
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