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Compostable Source, offers fully compostable straws, cutlery, cups, lids and bags that are heat-resistant and ideal for hot and cold drinks, food and meals. Our products are made of a sturdy, eco-friendly alternative to plastic that is fully compostable, as well as heat resistant.
MANUFACTURING
We Are The First Domestic US Manufacturer Of High Heat Compostable Straws.
Compostable Source also offers fully compostable products that are perfect for use in cafes, restaurants, food trucks, break rooms, convenience stores.
- Cutlery
- Cups & Lids
- Bags
Products are manufactured by our partner overseas and imported by Compostable Source.(Lead times can be longer for these items.)
DISTRIBUTORS
Interested In Adding Compostable Source To Your Line Of Products?
We are happy to get you set up.
Our products are sold to customers through retailers, suppliers, and distributors. Please fill out the New Customer Form to become a retailer or distributor.
Download CatalogTechnology
Compostable Source is the first Domestic US manufacturer to license these proprietary PLA technologies. with 30 International patents in Compounding, Processing, and Products.
Key Technologies
- Modified Compounding of Compostable Polymer Alloy
- Injection Molding
- Extrusion Coating for Paper Products
- Physical/Chemical Foaming
- Compostable Blown Film
- Thermoforming
- Extrusion Sheeting
- Extrusion Straws
3 Steps to Test Compostability
1. BIO-DEGRADATION
Chemical Break Down
All the material is consumed by microorganisms to be converted to CO2 with more than 90% volume in 180 days
2. DISINTEGRATION
Physical Break Down
Product has to physically breakdown in 12 weeks
3. COMPOST QUALITY
Material Characteristics
- Metal
- Ash
- CO2
Compost Analyses
- Celery Test
- Earthworm Toxicity Test