Many products and packages labelled “home” compostable do not belong in backyard composters – it is time to ban claims that they do - Prince Albert Daily Herald

April 24, 2026
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Many products and packages labelled “home” compostable do not belong in backyard composters – it is time to ban claims that they do - Prince Albert Daily Herald

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Susan Antler Now that the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the federal government’s authority to ban single-use plastic items, it is time for Ottawa to take the next step and close the door on misleading claims that so-called “compostable” products and packaging belong in home or backyard composters. Composting is a vital way to

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