Corn Starch vs. PLA: Which Is the Better Eco-Friendly Material?
Quick Summary:This article compares corn starch and PLA as leading eco-friendly packaging materials. It explores their origins, biodegradability, compostability, heat resistance, cost, and market suitability. Corn starch performs best for hot food containers and regions without composting infrastructure, while PLA excels in transparent cups and certified markets with industrial composting. Together, they represent complementary solutions, […]
How McDonald’s Uses Bagasse—and What Comes Next
Quick Summary:McDonald’s has replaced key plastic items with molded-fiber, often bagasse-based, packaging. Fiber lids, paper cutlery, and redesigned dessert packs cut waste, meet regulations, and maintain food quality. The brand’s next steps focus on PFAS-free barriers, better disposal guidance, and measurable sustainability outcomes. Executive Overview Over the last five years, McDonald’s has moved a significant […]
PLA compostable Cup Guide: How It Decomposes, Real Conditions, Buying Tips, and Proof
Executive Summary A PLA compostable Cup can truly break down into CO₂, water, and biomass—if it is placed in an industrial composting environment with high heat (~58 °C), oxygen, and moisture. In home composting, most PLA compostable Cup items degrade much slower (unless OK compost HOME certified). In landfills or anaerobic settings, a PLA compostable […]