Compostable packaging is rising in popularity as more customers are demanding plastic-free options. Conscious consumers are aware that less than 9% of plastic has ever been recycled. Meanwhile, plastic waste is infiltrating every corner of our planet, ecosystems and food chain with disastrous consequences. 

But is compostable packaging really an improvement on plastic? Or is it yet another greenwashing step for businesses to look like they’re trying to be sustainable? Today we’re going to look at the types of compostable packaging, benefits and problems before figuring out whether it’s just another form of greenwashing. 

Compostable packaging is rising in popularity as more customers are demanding plastic-free options. Conscious consumers are aware that less than 9% of plastic has ever been recycled. Meanwhile, plastic waste is infiltrating every corner of our planet, ecosystems and food chain with disastrous consequences. 

But is compostable packaging really an improvement on plastic? Or is it yet another greenwashing step for businesses to look like they’re trying to be sustainable? Today we’re going to look at the types of compostable packaging, benefits and problems before figuring out whether it’s just another form of greenwashing. 

Plastic-free July is an internationally recognised initiative from the Plastic Free Foundation. The aim is to work towards a world free of plastic waste. It was started by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz in Western Australia back in 2011. Plastic-free July has become one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the world. Millions of people take part every year, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution after the month-long challenge ends. If you’re a Jack Johnson fan, he’s one of the initiative’s most famous ambassadors!

Plastic-free July challenge on CONCENTR8ED: https://www.instagram.com/concentr8ed.co/ 

Plastic-free July is an internationally recognised initiative from the Plastic Free Foundation. The aim is to work towards a world free of plastic waste. It was started by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz in Western Australia back in 2011. Plastic-free July has become one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the world. Millions of people take part every year, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution after the month-long challenge ends. If you’re a Jack Johnson fan, he’s one of the initiative’s most famous ambassadors!

Plastic-free July challenge on CONCENTR8ED: https://www.instagram.com/concentr8ed.co/ 

Do you share your sustainable lifestyle online in some way? Congratulations! You’re an eco-friendly content creator. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you can only call yourself an influencer or work with brands when you hit X amount of followers. It’s just not true. 

I’m qualified to talk about this subject because working with eco-friendly content creators is a huge part of running my eco-friendly business, CONCENTR8ED. As a small business owner, I’d rather spend my marketing budget on paying or supplying real people with free products than I would spending that money on ads. Influencer marketing has also been shown to have a greater return on investment (ROI) than other marketing channels. 

Do you share your sustainable lifestyle online in some way? Congratulations! You’re an eco-friendly content creator. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you can only call yourself an influencer or work with brands when you hit X amount of followers. It’s just not true. 

I’m qualified to talk about this subject because working with eco-friendly content creators is a huge part of running my eco-friendly business, CONCENTR8ED. As a small business owner, I’d rather spend my marketing budget on paying or supplying real people with free products than I would spending that money on ads. Influencer marketing has also been shown to have a greater return on investment (ROI) than other marketing channels. 

Nearly 15% of greenhouse gas emissions are caused by meat production. Many environmental advocacy groups are calling on people to lower or eliminate their meat consumption to tackle this. A counter-argument is that there may not be enough farmland on earth to sustain vegans. It sounds plausible. Large parts of the earth are simply not suitable for growing crops. So is veganism really the answer? Let's find out.  

Free Zero Waste in a Week course: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/ 

Nearly 15% of greenhouse gas emissions are caused by meat production. Many environmental advocacy groups are calling on people to lower or eliminate their meat consumption to tackle this. A counter-argument is that there may not be enough farmland on earth to sustain vegans. It sounds plausible. Large parts of the earth are simply not suitable for growing crops. So is veganism really the answer? Let's find out.  

Free Zero Waste in a Week course: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/ 

Paper bags have become the latest eco-packaging choice for businesses and consumers wanting to act (or appear) more environmentally friendly. And what’s not to like? Paper bags are biodegradable, recyclable and natural.

It’s easy to assume that when compared to their scandalous plastic counterparts, paper bags are a sustainable choice. But like most environmental issues, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to eco-packaging such as paper bags. Find out why paper bags can be bad for the planet.

Paper bags have become the latest eco-packaging choice for businesses and consumers wanting to act (or appear) more environmentally friendly. And what’s not to like? Paper bags are biodegradable, recyclable and natural.

It’s easy to assume that when compared to their scandalous plastic counterparts, paper bags are a sustainable choice. But like most environmental issues, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to eco-packaging such as paper bags. Find out why paper bags can be bad for the planet.