Are paper food boxes compostable?

    With people's daily work, the number of times a day to spend time cooking becomes less, will choose to order takeaway to cope with, in order to save time, so that, consequently, the takeaway box is more and more, at the beginning is the use of plastic material takeaway box, but people began to gradually realize that the plastic not only will be harmful to the human body, the non-degradable substances contained in it will cause great pollution of the environment, and in its place, began to use the Paper cartons. Most people throw paper fast food containers into the rubbish bin after eating them, but they don't realise that there is a big use for them - they can be used for composting.

    What is composting? Composting is a natural process that creates a naturally decaying organic fertiliser by using micro-organisms to break down organic waste such as decomposing food scraps, yard and garden debris, paper products, food packaging and other organic waste into usable soil additives. The decomposition of paper products can be used to create compost. I didn't think it, but paper fast food containers have this kind of use.

    But you need to be careful to look at the bottom of the takeaway box. Compostable containers may be labelled as such. If it has a traditional recycling number, it should be recycled. You can also contact the manufacturer if you are unsure if the container is compostable.

    Using paper takeout containers (such as small paper food trays) not only won't fill landfills, but can be used to fertilise and replenish the soil. Now, look at the fast food containers in your hand and take action.

In addition to paper take out containers, we also offer 12oz double walled coffee cups, kraft take out containers and more, so let's do our part to protect the environment.