Inspiration for a compostable future

When we talk about plastic pollution, most people think of oceans, floating waste islands and wildlife affected by plastic debris. However, plastic pollution is also found far from the coastline, including in the soils where our food is produced.

Organic waste is often used to produce energy. But it also plays a role in maintaining soil health. Understanding how these two outcomes differ is key to making better use of organic resources.

Understanding what certification marks cover and why local waste infrastructure matters. Compostability certifications define the conditions under which a product is expected to break down. Here, we explain the differences between industrial and home composting, the main certification schemes and why local waste infrastructure still matters.

The EU continues to strengthen its approach to waste and circular economy. On paper, this makes sense. But in practice, it raises a more difficult question: what does it actually take to make waste systems work?

We’re proud to share that Biobag Group has been independently verified through the B Corp Impact Assessment, achieving a score of 86.3.

Since its invention, humankind has produced app. 9 billion tons of conventional plastic. Sadly most of it is still here on Earth.

Surprisingly, organic waste like left-over food, vegetable skins, fruit peels, etc. is one of the top-5 threats to global warming.

In the EU alone, 60-70% of our farmland is considered to be unhealthy. We need healthy farmland to be able to grow crops, fruits, and vegetables to feed the human population.

Organic waste and left-over foods make up more than 44% of global waste each year, adding up to almost 1 billion tons.

Much of European farmland is sadly no longer suitable, or even able, to grow crops for human consumption.