You may see the word “compostable” on products such as Wholeleaf’s, yet you might not understand exactly what it means. The process of composting is the natural decomposition of materials that originated from animals or plants. Composting obviously helps curb the accumulation of waste as the product naturally decomposes back into our environment, without contributing towards the growth of landfills.

Compost contains the ideal conditions for microorganisms such as bacteria to grow and thrive, allowing for a quick and easy decomposition process. After the matter is decomposed, the result is an extremely nutrient-rich fertilizer that can be used for many different agricultural purposes. This fertilizer is incredibly effective and doesn’t impose the harm on our environment that synthetic fertilizers can. 

To tie everything together, Wholeleaf tableware being “compostable” means that it eventually becomes organic waste that will stimulate decomposition in the appropriate environment. As you are now more familiar with the process, we hope you are now inclined to consider composting to avoid sending more plastic waste into landfills.