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2. Biodegradable bag - Wikipedia

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   In typical parlance, the word biodegradable is distinct in meaning from compostable.While biodegradable simply means an object is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, "compostable" in the plastic industry is defined as able to decompose in aerobic environments that are maintained under specific controlled temperature and humidity conditions.

3. Biodegradable plastic - Wikipedia

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   No international standard has been established to define home-compostable plastics (i.e. those which do not rely on industrial composting facilities), but national standards have been created in Australia (AS 5810 "biodegradable plastics suitable for home composting") and in France (NF T 51-800 "Specifications for plastics suitable for home ...

4. Paper cup - Wikipedia

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   A paper cup is a disposable cup made out of paper and often lined or coated with plastic [1] [2] or wax to prevent liquid from leaking out or soaking through the paper. [3] [4] Disposable cups in shared environments have become more common for hygienic reasons after the advent of the germ theory of disease.

5. Starbucks - Wikipedia

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   In April 2013, Starbucks introduced reusable cups where customers would be able to bring their cup into any location and receive a small discount on their drink. [336] When the COVID-19 pandemic first began in 2019, the company halted the use of personal cups due to concerns with the transferring of germs. [ 337 ]

6. Home composting - Wikipedia

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   Two ways to home compost are through the aerobic and anaerobic method. Aerobic composting involves the decomposition of organic materials using oxygen and is the recommended method for home composting. [5] There are several benefits of aerobic (with oxygen) composting over anaerobic (without oxygen) composting such as less harmful byproducts.

7. Tim Hortons - Wikipedia

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   The cups were not compostable, due to their plastic lining, and are often very difficult to recycle. As of February 2019, Tim Hortons had not responded to the petition's requests. [241] Tim Hortons coffee cups are collected for recycling in British Columbia [242] and the City of Toronto announced in 2024 that it is piloting recycling coffee ...