25-09-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Here's what happens when 'compostable' products become litter

Single-use plastic items are a substantial contributor to litter across Canada, but compostable alternatives can follow a similar path. Marketplace set out to determine how items would break down if they ended up in our environment.
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