Thank you for composting: why ‘eco-bags’ are the light cigarettes of plastics

Anyone who has studied these so-called ‘eco-bags’ for years and observed keenly how well they ‘biodegrade’ can confidently say that consumers are being sold the environmental equivalent of light cigarettes: still harmful, still carcinogenic, but with better marketing. 

Can you recall how tobacco companies convinced millions that ‘light’ cigarettes were safer? Same scientific-sounding terms, same false sense of security, same devastating results. Today’s plastic industry seems to have borrowed that playbook perfectly, but with a cruel twist: they’re targeting people who specifically want to avoid plastic.

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Can the residue from 24-hour ‘composters’ be used as carbon content instead of dry leaves or cocopeat? The answer is NO!


Given the overwhelming scientific evidence highlighting the harmful effects of the so-called 24-hour ‘composters,’ some discerning volunteers in apartment complexes have successfully prevented these machines from being installed or have educated their communities about the dangers of using those already installed by their builders. Unfortunately, those who fail to research thoroughly and are swayed by the slick marketing tactics of the machine-makers continue to fall prey to this menace. This isn’t a new problem.

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A 6-week comprehensive course in aerobic composting. Sign up!


My dear fellow composting enthusiasts, here comes my most comprehensive course in composting.

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