Ecosafe Zero Waste Inc. articles

In today’s world, with plastic pollution causing problems, we’re all looking for better alternatives. Compostable bags seem like a greener choice, especially for food waste. But are they really as good for the environment as they seem? Let’s find out.

Is it Composable?

Adding the wrong items to your curbside compost big can contaminate the compost stream, reducing its quality and effectiveness. Identifying compostable materials can sometimes be tricky, but with a few simple guidelines, you can easily determine what belongs in the compost bin. This blog will provide you with clear steps to identify compostable materials, helping you make informed choices and contribute to a greener planet. Let’s dive into the

The Role of Compostable Packaging in Reducing Ocean Plastic

The Cause of Ocean Plastic Pollution

The food industry is currently experiencing a move away from traditional plastic packaging materials, which account for 42% of all plastic produced worldwide and are a major contributor to global plastic pollution, with an estimated 8 million tons of plastic dum

Introduction

Composting stands out as a fantastic way to help our planet. It turns our food scraps and other organic waste into valuable soil, helping to reduce what we send to landfills and nourish the earth. Yet, when it comes to what we should use to collect our compostable waste, there’s so

Restaurant Sustainability Practices

How much does your food business impact the environment? The topic of climate change and sustainability is a hot topic for business owners and individuals alike. Every day, we make decisions that impact our planet and affect future generations. As a restaurant owner, you can make a difference by implementing changes that reduce food waste, compost scraps, reduce pollution, manage energy efficiency, and more.

Compostable Film Products Are NOT the Same as Plastic

EcoSafe’s certified compostable film products are not a single-use plastic. To succeed with a proper single-use plastics ban across Canada, we advocate for an amendment that advances an approach on how to address certified compostable film products.

As a leading Canadian certified compostable film manufacture, we produce p

Reduce Tipping Fees: A Comprehensive Guide for Building and Property Managers

As a building or property manager, you’re no stranger to the significant costs associated with waste management, especially those concerning tipping fees. These fees, incurred when disposing of waste at landfills or waste disposal facilities, can have a substantial impact on your budget. In this extensive guide, we’ll dive deep into tipping fees (also called gate fees), their inf

Composting in a residential environment is one thing-particularly if you live in a municipality that offers curbside pickup. In this context, a small group of people simply have to get in the habit of tossing food waste into an appropriate bin, and make sure that food waste is set out on the curb once a week.

Composting in a commercial, educational or multi-residential setting, however, is quite a different ball game.

Food businesses (like restaurants, grocery stores and sport