Plastics in composting waste
Plastic strands (not unlike a cassette tape) have appeared in the compost, and material submitted for composting, on our allotment for the whole of the time that I have provided a community composting service. I have mention this before as it comes from the woven plastic weed suppressant fabric which is sold on the site but news of more microplastics in the Antarctic makes it relevant,
Today when turning the first in our row of pallets bins, I found strands of this fabric, pieces of pea netting, small bits of plastic sheeting used for ground cover, plastic "string" and pieces of plastic flowerpot.
One of the reasons for composting is concern for the environment and I appreciate that the types of waste mentioned above are insignificant when compared with other plastic waste sources but should allotment societies, community groups and home composters look again at their use of alternatives to plastic.
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