04 Nov 2022 --- A study reveals that the majority of “home compostable plastics” in the UK are ineffective and mislabeled, causing them to end up in landfills. According to the research, calling plastic packages “home compostable” is a greenwashing tactic designed to take advantage of consumer interest in environmental sustainability. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Sustainability, concludes that most home compostable plastics don’t work, with 60% failing to disintegrate after six months.
