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Lunches in plastic food service ware by USDAgov
Resource filed under Biomaterials, Waste to Wealth | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jun 4, 2012

Biobased Products Procurement in the U.S.

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/upcoming-webinar-biobased-products-procurement-u-s/

This webinar explores biobased products procurement. Learn from experts how US federal laws and regulations create demand for biobased products. View existing purchasing specs for compostable food service ware and hear from a government procurer about the variety of biobased products they purchase. Continue reading

PLA webinar
Resource filed under Biomaterials, Waste to Wealth | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on Mar 19, 2012

Recycling PLA Webinar

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/recycling-pla-webinar/

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a plant-based plastic resin with applications in a wide range of nondurable and durable products from take-out food service items to textiles. PLA can be composted at industrial sites and is technically mechanically and chemically recyclable. One obstacle to PLA recovery is its current low volumes in recycling streams. This makes… Continue reading

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Resource filed under Biomaterials | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on Mar 13, 2012

Sustainable Biomaterials: Criteria, Benefits, Challenges & Market-Based Tools

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/sustainable-biomaterials-criteria-benefits-challenges-market-based-tools/

The development of bioplastics and other biobased materials holds great promise to mitigate many of the problems associated with plastic derived from nonrenewable sources. However, they are not an automatic panacea. In this presentation, Brenda Platt shares the Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative’s efforts to promote market-based tools such as purchasing guidelines and Working Landscape Certificates. Continue reading

Cover Compostable Plastics 101: Overview & Issues
Resource filed under Biomaterials, Composting, Waste to Wealth | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on Jan 21, 2012

Compostable Plastics 101: Overview & Issues

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/compostable-plastics-101-overview-issues/

This presentation covers the basics of compostable plastics:  what they are (and are not), where they are being successfully used, key challenges such as identification and labeling, and certification and standards. Presentation at the 2nd Annual Composting Plastics Symposium US Composting Council Conference & Trade Show January 21, 2012 Austin, Texas Continue reading

Cover Compostable biobased food service ware
Resource filed under Biomaterials, Composting, Waste to Wealth | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on May 12, 2011

Compostable Biobased Food Service Ware

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/compostable-bibased-food-service-ware/

This presentation on Compostable Biobased Food Service Ware was part of the Responsible Purchasing Network’s webinar, May 12, 2011. The webinar was geared to experienced “green” purchasers and those just getting started and covered important aspects of a successful food service ware program from an environmental purchasing perspective, and explained how to conduct product performance… Continue reading

Cover Compostable biobased alternatives to polystyrene in food service
Resource filed under Biomaterials, Composting, Waste to Wealth | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on Apr 8, 2011

Compostable Biobased Alternatives to Polystyrene in Food Service

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/compostable-biobased-alternatives-to-polystyrene-in-food-service/

  Presented at CleanMed Session on Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP): “Hot” Topics Phoenix, Arizona April 8, 2011 This presentation examines the problems with polystyrene-based food service ware and explores the potential benefits of compostable ware. Continue reading

Cover Organics Recovery & Biobased Materials: Opportunities for Corporate Involvement
Resource filed under Biomaterials, Composting, Waste to Wealth | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on Jan 24, 2011

Organics Recovery & Biobased Materials: Opportunities for Corporate Involvement

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/organics-recovery-biobased-materials-opportunities-for-corporate-involvement/

Presented at POWER meeting Santa Clara, California US Composting Council Conference & Trade Show January 24, 2011 This presentation outlines the benefits of composting and the role of compostable biobased products in helping to recover food scraps and move toward zero waste economies. Continue reading