January 16, 2025
Can I dispose of molded fiber plates and bowls?
Molded fiber food serviceware needs to be BPI-certified compostable in order to compost. Most molded paper items currently use a PFAS chemical for grease/oil/moisture resistance. The addition of PFAS chemicals in food packaging or serviceware results in costly expenses at composting facilities to manage water coming into contact with active composting piles. The food-service industry is just starting to manufacture molded paper items without added PFAS chemicals in it.
