Scientific studies

The fate of (compostable) plastic products in a full scale industrial organic waste treatment facility

Study of 2020 by the Wageningen Universiteit & Research (WUR)

IIn this study, WUR examines what actually happens to (compostable) plastic products in a real-life industrial composting process. Appendix 2, which lists the contamination of organic waste, is particularly interesting.

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Circular use of plastics in open field and horticulture

Studie of 2025 by the Wageningen Universiteit & Research (WUR)

In this study, WUR concludes that compostable products are the most sustainable, circular solution in specific situations.



Evaluating the cost implications for caddy liners in food waste

Studie of 2020 by Sancroft International Ltd

Sancroft Intl. Ltd. is an independent environmental consultant based in London, UK. Their study concludes that compostable bioplastic bags are the most cost-effective option for the source-separated collection of food waste, offering the greatest benefits in terms of the most effective balance between reasonable costs, minimizing plastic contamination in the organic waste stream, and maximizing the total amount of food waste collected and processed.

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