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Packaging a Greener Future: How Compostables Can Help Fix the Plastic Crisis

  • parul-2011
  • Jul 29
  • 3 min read

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We’re living in a world wrapped in plastic. From food wrappers to shopping bags, plastic packaging is everywhere — and most of it ends up in landfills, oceans, or burned into the air we breathe. Over 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year. Nearly half is used for packaging — and most of that is used once, then tossed. Furthermore, did you knowc 500 billion plastic bags are used worldwide each year—that’s over 1 million every minute. This plastic doesn’t go away. It breaks into microplastics that pollute soil, oceans, and even our bodies. It's also accelerating climate change: plastics are made from fossil fuels and release carbon throughout their lifecycle. Compostable Packaging: Real Change in Our Hands At Botala, we believe packaging shouldn’t last longer than humanity. That’s why we’re leading the charge as Africa’s first manufacturer of compostable packaging, proudly based in Botswana — and driven by a mission to change not just Africa, but the world. So how does compostable packaging help? 🌱 Smaller Carbon Footprint Compostable materials are made from plants like cassava, sugarcane, or corn — not fossil fuels. This means lower emissions from production, and they even absorb carbon as they grow. Some studies show up to 79% lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to plastics like LDPE (Treetop Biopak). 🌍 No Lasting Pollution When compostables are disposed of properly, they break down into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass — no microplastics, no toxins. A compostable takeaway box can return to soil in a matter of months. ♻️ Perfect for a Circular Economy Compostable packaging pairs seamlessly with food scraps — both go in the compost bin, creating rich soil instead of trash. This simplifies waste sorting and closes the loop on packaging waste. 🛢️ Less Dependence on Oil Switching to compostables cuts demand for petroleum-based plastics, supports agriculture, and protects us from oil price shocks. It’s cleaner, safer, and future-ready. 🌿 Better for Business Eco-conscious consumers care about what their packaging is made of. Compostables show that your brand walks the talk. It’s a clear signal of commitment to sustainability — and customers notice. Of course, proper disposal and composting infrastructure matter. But even now, compostables are one of the most powerful tools we have to tackle plastic waste at the root. Botala: Designed to Disappear, Built to Serve From our base in Botswana, Botala is proud to supply compostable bags, food containers, and more to businesses and communities ready to go green. Every item we make replaces something that would have polluted our planet for centuries. We’re not just making packaging — we’re building a movement. A cleaner Africa. A cleaner world. And it starts with a better bag. Let’s turn the tide on plastic — one compostable package at a time. Sources:

 
 
 

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