The world is currently choked with plastics: eight million metric tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year¹, and if this trend continues, an estimated 12 billion tons of plastic waste will be present in the environment by 2050². Recycling, properly disposing, and preventing this waste from happening is key. 

Eco-friendliness is an evolving conversation in many industries, including publishing. Over the years, paper mills, publishers, printers, and authors have attempted to minimize the environmental impact of publishing books without reducing the quality. 

Plastic is, well, everywhere. For something that has only been used in mainstream manufacturing for the past 60 to 70 years, plastic has made its mark on the world. From bags, bottles, and lids to containers, you’ve definitely touched something in plastic packaging today.

Biodegradable versus compostable. Is there a difference? Chances are you've been using the words "biodegradable" and "compostable" interchangeably. But the fact is, they are quite different. Here's how...