Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Biodegradable Products Institute

To follow up on yesterday's post, here is a little information about the Biodegradable Products Institute.

Their website is pretty dry and not exciting but it does have a lot of resources if you are looking to find certified compostable products in their directory of products. I found the All About Composting section of the site most interesting.

What is compost? Here is the answer they have - Composting is a natural process that turns organic materials into a dark, rich substance. This substance, called compost or humus, is a wonderful conditioner for your soil. As an organic-matter resource, compost has the unique ability to improve the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of soils or growing media. And while compost or humus contains plant nutrients, it is typically not characterized as a fertilizer.

I also read their History of "Biodegadation" page. You can explore and see more of what they offer on this site.

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