Composting is a great way to make your home or office environmentally friendly. Composts and composting products now come in all shapes, sizes and forms and you can even camouflage them into your regular decor.
Check out the slide show below for 22 eco-friendly composting ideas from mini tabletop composts to biodegradable cutlery.
Implications - The collective eco consciousness of today's consumer has created a demand for more environmentally friendly products, with composting as the most tried, tested and true method of displaying green concerns. Smart companies know, however, that even something familiar to consumers would be better received if updated, resulting in an array of products to encourage faster and more convenient composting.
59 Composting Innovations
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Biodegradable Enviro-Clothing
Bamboo Couture By Anna Cohen is Eco-Friendly
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Biodegradable Cell Phone
Bamboo Phone Sprouts Seeds After Composting
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Compact Compost
NatureMill's Kitchen Compost Automatically Tranfers Waste
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Water-Soluble Bikinis
Dissolving Bathing Suit is Perfect for Summertime Revenge
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Mini Compost Systems
Conserving Made Easy with Jarst Tabletop Composts
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Biodegradable Plastic
New Plastic Dissolves in Sea Water
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Stereotypical Cosmetics Ads
Biocorner Biodegradable Cosmetics Prove Greenies Can Be Hotties
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Edible Furniture
Biodegradable Starch Chair by Max Lamb
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Hip Kitchen Composting
The 'Bio Pod' for Organic Waste
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Biodegradable Sculptures
Corrugated Cardboard Art
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Biodegradable Shopping Bags
The Eco-Friendly 60 Bag Disintegrates in 60 Days
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Edible Dishes
Biodegradable Picnic Ware
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Sewage & Garbage As Fuel
Hydrogen Fuel From Biodegradable Garbage
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Convertable Containers
Jack Bresnahan's Biodegradable Plastic Lids Make Disposable Cans Perm
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EcoFriendly Pillows
Looolo Cushions Dissolve In The Compost
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Biodegradable Couture
Helen Storey's Dissolving Wardrobe
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Chic Compostable Dinnerware
Verterra Leaf Dishes
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Biodegradable Bowls
Geke Wouters' Edible Dishware is Made From Veggies
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Non-Dissolving Edible Packaging
Compost or Eat Your Containers
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Organic Chewing Gum
Biodegradable Chicza Comes from the Mexican Rainforest
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Eco Office Ideas
Biophillic Composting System Helps Handle Waste
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Biodegradable Flower Pots
Graine De Pot
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Compostable Baby Products
gDiapers Flushable Disposable Diapers
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Biodegradable Umbrella
The Bamboo Brelli
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Daily Dump
Indian Composting Company Launches to Achieve Zero Waste
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Compostable Toilets
Biodegradable Peepoo Bags Safely Compost Human Waste
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Beautiful Biodegradable Urns
Ossuaries That Give Loved Ones Back to the Earth
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Biodegradable Plastic
EcoGen Bathroom Products
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Compostable Soda Cups
Coca-Cola's Eco-Friendly Fountain Cups Debut at UW
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Biodegradable Benches
Shinwei Rhoda Yen's Wooden Seat is Embedded With Mushroom Spores
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Canvertising
Advercan Launches Biodegradable Can-Top Label
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Moss Carpets
Biodegradable Moss Planter is Mother Nature-Approved
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Biodegradable Body Cleansers
Brad Pitt Partners with Kiehl's for New Orleans
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Biodegradable Credit Cards
Disintegrate Spending With This Green Discover Card
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Compostable PCs
ReCompute Features Corrugated Cardboard Case
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Biodegradable Beds
Essentia Eco Luxury Mattresses
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Disposable Cotton Underwear
Briefly Biodegradable Undies Can Save the Day
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Biodegradable Nail Polish
A Chemical-Free, Organic and Non-Smelly Alternative From Priti Nails
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Sustainable Cleaning Products
Full Circle Biodegradable Sponges & Eco Brushes Green Your Clean
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Newspaper Flower Pots
Gardeners Fall Head Over Heels for Biodegradable Paper Potter
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Biodegradable Rain Gear
The Plantable Potato Raincoat is Educational & Eco-Friendly
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Countertop Compost Pails
Stoneware Bin for Stylish, Smell-Free Fertilizer
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High Rise Composts
Vermicondo
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Cabinet Composters
NatureMill Stays Out of Sight (UPDATE)
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Compost Your Dead Body
Graves Get Eco Friendly
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Biodegradable USBs
Hoshino FD-300 Is Made of Fermented Corn
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100% Biodegradable Auto Oil
G-OIL From Animal Fat
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Compostable Corn Bags
BioBags
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Biodegradable Kitchen Sponges
Twist Cleaning Products Are Reusable and Eco-Friendly
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Sustainable Toys for Tots
LoooLo Textiles' Play Food is Beautiful and Biodegradable
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Citywide Eco Enforcement
Mandatory Recycling & Compost in San Fran Makes the World Greener
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Biodegradable Caskets
Organic, Sustainable Bamboo & Banana Ecoffins
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Biodegradable Cutlery
Aspenware Lets You Have Your Fork And Compost It Too
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UFO Plates
Biodegradable Dishes Feed Nature After You've Finished Eating
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Compostable Snack Bags
SunChips Will Roll Out Compostable Bags by Earth Day 2010
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Pedal-Powered Compost Turners
Clean Energy for Green Gardens
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Biodegradable Footwear
Eco-Friendly Pumps By Sergio Rossi Made of Recycled Leather
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Pet Poop Recyclers
Urban Pet Waste Composter For DIY Gardening Enthusiasts
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Biodegradable Bedpans
Eco-Friendly Hospital Gear from Vernacare
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Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Compostable Suede Sneakers
Puma Re:Suede 2.0 is a Commercial Version of an Experimental Sneaker
Mushroom-Growing Ceramic Planters
Gus by Good Growing Can Nurture a Variety of Mushrooms at Home
Speedy Countertop Composters
The Airthereal Revive Electric Kitchen Composter is Easy to Use
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Efficient Composting Systems
Homepost Emphasizes Sustainability, Both in Design and Purpose
Seafood Waste Seed Packaging
'SEAD' Biodegradable Seed Pods are Made with Chitin
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Gamified Compost Bins
The Smart Palm Bin Awards Badges for Food Waste Reduction
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
Biodegradable Furniture Collections
Mater and Patricia Urquiola Showcase the Alder Collection
Microbe-Rich Kitchen Composters
The GEME Composter Breaks Down Foods in Six to Eight-Hours
Eco-Friendly Waterless Composting Toilets
Harvest Moon Introduces the Luna Compost Toilet
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Flora' Decorative Air Purifier is Made with Natural Materials
Compostable Tea Pods
Mad Tea's Tea Pods Break Down Without Leaving Behind Microplastics
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Mycelium Sustainable Bright Partitions
Interesting Times Gang and OBOS Drop the Veggro Collection
Eco-Friendly Restaurant Cups
Sulapac Partnered with Burger King in Finland for Biobased Cups
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging
This HUID Compostable Packaging Concept is Made with Onions
Refillable Shower Gel Systems
Wild's Shower Gel Refills are Compostable and Plastic-Free
Compostable Cafe Cup Lids
These Tim Hortons Coffee Cup Lids are Being Tested in P.E.I.
Corn Cob-Made Wall Cladding
StoneCycling and Studio Nina van Bart Design the CornWall
Sustainable Dishwashing Sets
This Zero Waste Dishwashing Starter Set Includes 3 Products
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Seeded Biodegradable Toilet Paper
Avia Revivi Designs the O-SOW to Encourage Plant Growth
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Compostable Tea Bags
DAVIDsTEA is Taking a Significant Step Towards Sustainability
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns
Mush and Furf Design Studio Creates the sail Funerary Urn
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
All-Paper Perfume Boxes
Ffern’s Made-to-Order Fragrances are Packaged in Biodegradable Boxes
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Packs
Steeped Coffee Leads a Movement Against Non-Recyclable Pods
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Private Label Compostable Cutlery
Walmart Great Value Compostable Cutlery is Affordable
Food Waste Polyester Alternatives
ALT TEX Presents a "Radically Sustainable Polyester Alternative"
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Microbial Home Composters
Reencle Gravity Launched During CES 2024
Food Waste Bioplastics Factories
Agrorenew is Transforming Watermelon Waste into Bioplastics
Compostable Instant Coffee Pods
NatureWorks Debuts the PLA Coffee Pods for IMA Coffee Lab Shoppers
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
PCR Soil Packaging
Back to the Roots Creates Soil Packaging from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Ocean Plastic Indoor Gardens
Ocean by Ingarden is Made Out of Ocean Plastic Waste
Waste-Transformed Biomaterials
Laura Bordini's By Osmosis Project Explores Product Waste
Home-Compostable Coffee Carts
Nespresso Launches Compostable Paper Coffee Capsules
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Pet Store Recycling Initiatives
The Pet Supplies Plus Recycle Program Features TerraCycle
Food Scrap Recycling Systems
The Next Generation Mill is Faster, Smarter and Quieter
Bioplastic-Made Home Interiors
Natural Material Studio Presents the White Utopia Installation
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
Biodegradable Period Products
Iris + Arlo Pads are Completely Organic and Non-Irritating
Eco-First 3D Filaments
Compost3D is a Leader in Eco-Friendly Filaments for 3D Printing
Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers
BC Softwear's New Slipper Design Uses Eco-Friendly Materials
Sleek PFAS-Free Packaging
Celebration Packaging Unveils PFAS-Free Enviroware Compostable Packaging
Plastic-Free Body Moisturizers
Slo Naturals' Moisturizing Body Stick Comes in Compostable Paper
Compostable Film Packaging
The Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company Adopted Futamura's NatureFlex Film
Compostable Rice Waste Packaging
TIPA Packaging is Launching a New Solution in the UK
Fungi-Based Building Materials
Mycocrete is an Eco Material Developed by Newcastle University
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Innovative Biobased Fabrication Brands
Algreen Creates Bio-Based Polyurethane Out of Food Waste
Compostable Film Packaging Compounds
CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Innovative PHA-Based Compounds
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Odor-Busting Waste Composters
This Compact Machine Allows For Convenient Indoor Composting
Bamboo-Based Sustainable Toiletries
'Caboo' Offers Wipes and Papers Made with Soft Bamboo
Bark-Based Packaging Technology
Bpacks is a Biodegradable Packaging Startups with a New Solution
Versatile Cork-Producing Companies
Amorim Cork Composites Spotlights Cork as a Material
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Mycelium-Based Artful Tables
Fefostudio and Kamilla Csegzi Create the Ephemeral Table
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Intuitive Countertop Composters
The Vego Kitchen Composter Enhances Home Gardening
Eco-Certified Eggshell Materials
Ecoshell LLC Offers a Eco-Friendly Material Made from Eggshells
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Biodegradable Menstrual Pads
C is an Eco-Friendly Feminine Care Brand Founded by Two Saudi Sisters
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Plastic-Free Kitchen Paper Towels
Betterway's Bamboo Paper Towels Are Compostable and Dye-Free
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Low-Carbon Biomaterial Bricks
Tavs Jorgensen Created Sustainable Extruding Cob Bricks
UK-Regulated Coffee Capsules
Tipa and ATI Launch a Coffee Capsules with a Fully Compostable Lids
Compostable Berry Packaging Materials
The Elliott ECHO Pads are 100% Plastic-Free
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Sawdust-Created Biodegradable Casts
DART Lab's BioMatters Project Creates a Concrete Cast
Sustainable Toilet Blocks
Harpic Launches Self-Sticking Toilet Blocks to Reduce Plastic Waste
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Plantable Phone Cases
The iGreen Cover Sprouts Flowers and Herbs When Planted After Use
Olive Tree-Sourced Auto Parts
Ford Works with COMPOlive on a New Sustainable Project
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Eco-Friendly Paper Towels
Bravo's Paper Towels are Made from 90% Recycled Materials
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Sustainable Decomposing Containers
Rootmaker's BioPot is an Eco-Friendly Vessel for Plant Growth
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Adaptable Plastic Alternatives
2M Group is Unveiling a Plastic Alternative for the Supply Chain
Sustainable Toilet Paper Brands
HeyBamboo Boasts an Eco-Friendly Approach That Appeals to Users
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Biodegradable Fast Food Uniforms
These McDonald's Uniforms Use 'CiClo' Fabric Technology
Sustainable Pooja Products
Kalyanamm's New Line of Pooja Essentials is Eco-Friendly and Vegan
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Biodegradable Mycelium Living Structures
Côme Di Meglio Designs the MycoTemple Structure
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Healthy Soil Cultivations
Carbon Sponge Educates Gardeners About Soil Testing and Storage
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Compostable Fruit Snack Packaging
The Park2Natural Packaging is Being Used by New Forest Fruit
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Sawdust Scrap Recyclable Stools
Renaud Defrancesco Designs the Briket Stool for Firewood