The hospitality industry faces increasing pressure to embrace sustainability, driven by environmental regulations, consumer preferences, and rising waste management costs. For hotels, stadiums, and catering businesses, transitioning to compostable disposables offers not just environmental benefits but also tangible operational and financial advantages.

The conversation about plastic pollution often brings to mind the image of floating bottles and bags in the ocean. But one of the most pervasive and insidious forms of plastic pollution is nearly invisible: microplastics. These tiny fragments of plastic are everywhere—from the depths of the ocean to the air we breathe. As awareness of microplastics grows, so does the urgency to address this pollution. In this blog, we’ll break down the basics of microplastics, explore their environmental impact, and discuss solutions. Plus, we’ll dive into how companies like VerTerra are part of the solution by offering sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics.