How Long Does It Take for Trash to Decompose?

Have you ever wondered how long it takes for trash to decompose? The answer varies depending on the type of material and environment. Trash decomposition rates are faster when materials are exposed to the elements. However, when buried in a landfill, trash decomposition is much slower. Statistics and details within.

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Top 5 Most Eco Friendly Celebrities of 2013

Long gone are the days when being eco friendly is a hobby of so-called hippies. These days, everybody is “going green,” from suburban families to A-list celebrities.

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Understanding Eco Friendly Light Bulbs

By 2014, incandescent light bulbs will no longer be available for sale in the United States. Fortunately, there are excellent alternatives available to light your home even as you burn less energy! Let us take a look at the three leading eco friendly light bulbs.

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How to Be More Eco Friendly at Home

We have little control over how the industrial complex manages waste or what regulations are passed by Congress, but we do have control over what happens in our homes. Here are five changes you can make today to be more eco friendly at home.

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Why Global Food Waste Hurts Us All

Did you know that estimated global food waste adds up to 1.3 billion tons of food per year, roughly one third of the world’s food production? People living in medium to high income nations experience abundance on levels never seen before in recorded history.

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Eco Friendly Food Containers: The Newest Trend in the Food Industry

Green living is continuing to grow in popularity. While various individuals have already made collective efforts to practice a green lifestyle, different companies have also come up with their own initiatives to promote environmental conservation.

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Top 10 Ways to Be Green

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If there is a time when mankind has been conscious about the effects of his behavior on the environment, it is now. We are increasingly becoming aware of the detriment that our actions may have on generations to come, which has led to increased vigilance in conserving the earth and its resources. One way of doing this is by incorporating different ways to be green. 

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Top 4 Environmentally Friendly Christmas Gifts

When giving gifts for holidays such as Christmas, people want them to be special and different. They also want gifts that are useful to the recipient. Eco friendly Christmas gifts are an excellent choice that include a wide range of different products. Read on for the top 4 gifts that are environmentally friendly.

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Keeping Christmas Green: Eco-Friendly Christmas Decorations

If you consider yourself an environmentally conscious person, the holiday season might be a tough time of year for you. So much paper is thrown away from gift wrappings and bags, people cut down perfectly good trees to use as living room decor for only a few weeks, and the cheap plastic ornaments that filled people's shopping carts in the beginning of December end up in the trash. Instead of compromising your environmentally friendly ideals and going along with the rampant consumerism that marks this time of year, there are actually a lot of ways you can help make your Christmas celebration greener. One such way to do so is with eco-friendly Christmas decorations...

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How Biodegradable Packaging Can Increase Sales and Strengthen Brand Identity

What you choose to packaging your food or products in is one of the most important aspects in branding and hence, building sales.  Quite simply, packaging is an extension of your brand/product and it is often what makes the critical first impression on customers, which ultimately has a major influence on whether or not they choose to buy.  Unfortunately, most companies view packaging as a way to save money, oftentimes sacrificing functionality and aesthetics for a few cents.  Aesthetically pleasing, well-designed packaging sets your brand apart from run of the mill companies who have no interest in making a statement with their products.  Packaging can easily become a major selling point for your product, especially when marketed properly.


One of the easiest ways to make your brand or products stand out from the pack is to make the switch to biodegradable packaging.  

This accomplishes three key objectives in one feel swoop:

1) Compostable and recyclable plant fiber packaging stands out due to its natural, earth toned colors and unique feel.  This distinguishes your brand/products from the pack and positions you as an innovator.

2) Plant fiber packaging instantly demonstrates to your customers that you not only care about the environment, but have put your money where you mouth is and adopted a truly green solution.

3) Plant fiber packaging is a conversational piece and excellent marketing opportunity.

Quite simply, making the switch to compostable and recyclable plant fiber packaging is one of the easiest changes you can make to your business and the rewards for doing so are numerous.  Multiple studies have shown that consumers prefer products that are environmentally friendly and are willing to pay a premium for them.  Why wait until plastic or styrofoam is banned in your city?  Be an innovator and stay one step ahead of the curve -- adopt compostable and recyclable packaging today!

With free shipping on all orders over $99 and generous incentives like $100 off your first order of $150 or more, the Be Green Packaging Store makes it easy and affordable to make the switch to truly sustainable packaging.

Browse our Compostable and Recyclable Packaging Catalog

For more information call (805) 456-6088 or email: info@begreenpackaging.com

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How Long Does It Take for Trash to Decompose?

Have you ever wondered how long it takes for trash to decompose? The answer varies depending on the type of material and environment. Trash decomposition rates are faster when materials are exposed to the elements. However, when buried in a landfill, trash decomposition is much slower. Statistics and details within.

Top 5 Most Eco Friendly Celebrities of 2013

Long gone are the days when being eco friendly is a hobby of so-called hippies. These days, everybody is “going green,” from suburban families to A-list celebrities.

Understanding Eco Friendly Light Bulbs

By 2014, incandescent light bulbs will no longer be available for sale in the United States. Fortunately, there are excellent alternatives available to light your home even as you burn less energy! Let us take a look at the three leading eco friendly light bulbs.

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