07-04-2019 17:15 via theguardian.com

Is the future compostable? Greens argue, as sales soar

Packaging that breaks down to compost sounds like a no-brainer, but there is opposition A business selling compostable coffee cups and biodegradable food boxes was bubbling along nicely until MPs suggested a “latte levy” early last year. Overnight, Vegware’s website traffic tripled and its sales suddenly soared. Launched in Edinburgh in 2006 with just three products – a biodegradable fork, spoon and knife – Vegware’s reputation and range had been growing stead
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