That caught the attention of the Ontario Waste Management Association, whose members handle 85 per cent of the province's garbage, recycling and compost. current accepts certified compostable coffee pods and cutlery. So why can't most municipal facilities break down products like certified compostable coffee pods? He's concerned that allowing certified compostable coffee pods will mean more sorting and more consumer confusion. 'Compostable,' 'certified compostable' and 'biodegradable' all mean different things, and none of them are necessarily compostable at any given compost facility.

Source: CBC News October 03, 2020 09:00 UTC