Compostable packaging is increasingly recognized as a promising pathway toward more sustainable materials. Rather than asking if it makes sense, the better question is how we can unlock its potential as part of a holistic waste management strategy. At its best, compostable packaging can both protect products and contribute to a healthier planet—offering solutions that work for people, businesses, and ecosystems.

Going beyond waste reduction, compostable packaging actively contributes to the health of our ecosystems. Instead of lingering in landfills, it transforms into nutrient-rich compost that supports soil regeneration and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers.

There are two main composting pathways: industrial and home composting. Industrial composting provides ideal, controlled conditions—high temperatures, airflow, and moisture—that speed up decomposition and allow compostable packaging to break down effectively alongside food and organic waste. Home composting is slower and less predictable, but innovations in design and labeling are opening the door for more packaging to become truly home compostable.

Of course, scaling compostability requires expanded infrastructure and consistent labeling to guide consumers. Today, the opportunity lies in pairing innovation in materials with improvements in waste systems. Companies like Okeanos are playing a role in adapting to this model, ensuring that compostable solutions don’t just exist in theory but thrive in practice—integrated into broader circular economy strategies that reduce waste at the source

That’s why Okeanos is now offering a compostable Made From Stone compound manufactured from recycled starch. This technology, which combines a zero-degradation footprint on our calcium carbonate with a compostable binder, is designed to meet real-world performance needs while adhering to evolving legislation worldwide.

“Our new compostable compound is an important step toward sustainable packaging solutions that can truly make a difference,” explains Okeanos Global Applications Manager Sabrina Carnevale.  “As markets and new regulations increasingly focus on compostable materials, especially in applications like bags, this development shows the company’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, offering a material that is both functional and fully compostable.”

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