Organics recycling converts organic waste such as food or green waste into compost, which is a valuable material for the soil as the nutrients from the food are returned to the soil. The use of certified compostable biopolymers, e.g. for food packaging, can expand the options for disposal of these products, especially when mixed with kitchen and food waste. This helps to close the cycle of food production, as food waste no longer needs to be landfilled or incinerated.
In addition, compost prevents soil erosion and has a positive impact on climate resilience: Food waste is no longer landfilled, where it produces the greenhouse gas methane, or incinerated, where the organic matter provides little energy recovery. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and combats climate change.