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Composting infrastructure covers the facilities, collection systems and end markets that determine whether compostable packaging is actually processed. Articles examine the distinction between industrial and home composting routes, certification requirements and the factors that shape whether a local organics program accepts a given item. Coverage also includes how compostable packaging economics differ from fiber and PET recovery markets, with acceptance dependent on facility capacity, organics collection and infrastructure investment rather than a established commodity market.
Shellworks and MYGroup announce a recovery route for VIVOMER packs. Reported retail collection leads to MYboard production; no material-specific capture rate is established.
Recovery markets diverged in 2026. OCC values strengthened, PET bales stayed weak, compostables remained infrastructure-dependent and EPR began shifting more recovery cost upstream to producers.
Biodegradable packaging does not mean a package disappears quickly in every environment. Its behaviour depends on the finished material, receiving environment, time and evidence behind the claim.
Compostable packaging only works as intended when the complete item, certification route and receiving compost system match. This guide separates industrial and home composting, certification and real facility acceptance.
