Most of the heavy metals in pig manure originate from feed additives, such as copper and zinc. When these heavy metals are introduced into agricultural soil, they can significantly increase the ...

In a commercial operation like Juneau Composts in Lemon Creek, items are sorted out before they are mixed into a compost pile. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO) The Central Council of the Tlingit and ...

Get rid of food scraps by composting with the right products In vermicomposters like the Bionicraft (pictured), worms turn your fruit and vegetable scraps into high-quality fertilizer, but they ...

The company says this is the first time the approval has been awarded to a full range of colorants and additives. “As environmentally conscious consumers become more aware of the 'OK Compost' ...

There are, says Charles Dowding, several myths about garden composting that need debunking. “A lot of people are under the impression that you can’t put weeds on a compost heap full stop.

Food additives play a critical role in the food industry. Additives include colorings, flavor enhancers and preservatives. There are many benefits of food additives, yet there are ongoing concerns ...

Rodenburg Biopolymers (Oosterhout / The Netherlands; www.biopolymers.nl) has achieved “OK compost” certificates for six grades of its “Solanyl” bioplastic range. The grades have been developed for ...

A modified version of nicotine, the addictive ingredient in cigarettes, appeared in the U.S. vaping market in May 2023, prompting alarm among tobacco researchers. These products are being marketed ...

Maltodextrin may also be found in processed foods labeled “low-sugar” or “sugar-free.” Maltodextrin is widely used in food processing since it is an inexpensive additive. In addition to adding bulk, ...

The Association of Plastic Recyclers announced Sept. 5 that it now considers degradable additives harmful to recycling, a policy change that excludes the materials from being used in products ...

He said AB2316 will encourage manufacturers to stop using additives and empower schools to protect children much better. That broader law made California the first state to ban toxic chemicals ...