Brenda Platt, Author at Institute for Local Self-Reliance

16 Mar 2012

Compostable Plastic Bags: A Glance of What’s Packed in the Bag

by Brenda Platt | Date: 16 Mar 2012 | posted in: biomaterials, Composting, plastics, waste - composting, Waste to Wealth | 0

Compostable plastic bags are increasingly used to collect food scraps for composting. Their main benefit? Removing the “ick factor” associated with collecting food residuals by keeping collection containers clean and odors at bay, while also breaking down at the composting … Read More

13 Mar 2012

Sustainable Biomaterials: Criteria, Benefits, Challenges & Market-Based Tools

by Brenda Platt | Date: 13 Mar 2012 | posted in: biomaterials, Waste to Wealth | 0

The development of bioplastics and other biobased materials holds great promise to mitigate many of the problems associated with plastic derived from nonrenewable sources. However, they are not an automatic panacea. In this presentation, Brenda Platt shares the Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative’s efforts to promote market-based tools such as purchasing guidelines and Working Landscape Certificates.… Read More

21 Jan 2012

Compostable Plastics 101: Overview & Issues

by Brenda Platt | Date: 21 Jan 2012 | posted in: biomaterials, Composting, plastics, waste - composting, Waste to Wealth | 0

This presentation covers the basics of compostable plastics: what they are (and are not), where they are being successfully used, key challenges such as identification and labeling, and certification and standards. Presentation at the 2nd Annual Composting Plastics Symposium US … Read More

19 Dec 2011

Austin Approves New Zero Waste Plan

by Brenda Platt | Date: 19 Dec 2011 | posted in: waste - zero waste, Waste to Wealth | 0

At its meeting on Dec. 15th, 2011, the Austin City Council unanimously approved the Austin Resource Recovery Master Plan, a long-term plan that empowers the Austin community to achieve a drastic reduction in the amount of trash landfilled and aim … Read More

31 Aug 2011

ILSR Talks about Composting on NPR’s Kojo Nnamdi Show

by Brenda Platt | Date: 31 Aug 2011 | posted in: Composting, waste - composting, Waste to Wealth | 0

Farmers and home gardeners have always known about the benefits of composting: converting left over food scraps and plant waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. But a group of activists and social entrepreneurs says this ancient practice could also transform our urban … Read More

12 May 2011

Compostable Biobased Food Service Ware

by Brenda Platt | Date: 12 May 2011 | posted in: biomaterials, Composting, waste - composting, Waste to Wealth | 0

This presentation on Compostable Biobased Food Service Ware was part of the Responsible Purchasing Network’s webinar, May 12, 2011. The webinar was geared to experienced “green” purchasers and those just getting started and covered important aspects of a successful food … Read More

8 Apr 2011

Compostable Biobased Alternatives to Polystyrene in Food Service

by Brenda Platt | Date: 8 Apr 2011 | posted in: biomaterials, Composting, waste - composting, Waste to Wealth | 0

Presented at CleanMed Session on Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP): “Hot” Topics Phoenix, Arizona April 8, 2011 This presentation examines the problems with polystyrene-based food service ware and explores the potential benefits of compostable ware.

3 Feb 2011

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by Brenda Platt | Date: 3 Feb 2011 | 0

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3 Feb 2011

What Makes a Sustainable Biomaterial?

by Brenda Platt | Date: 3 Feb 2011 | posted in: biomaterials, Waste to Wealth | 0

Presented at the Bioplastics: Reshaping an Industry Conference in Las Vegas.… Read More

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