Recycled Aluminium & Steel #46-RY
1" Recycled Metal Lapel Pin w/Biodegradable Packaging
from US$ 5.50
Biodegradable & Compostable Products
292 products · minimums from 100 · 5–15 business days
These two words are used interchangeably in marketing and mean different things. Biodegradable only says a material will eventually break down — with no timeframe and no conditions attached, which makes it nearly unfalsifiable and close to meaningless on its own. Compostable is the specific claim: it breaks down into non-toxic components within a defined period, and certification states whether that requires an industrial composting facility or works in a home compost heap.
The distinction matters practically. PLA — corn-starch bioplastic, the most common compostable material in promotional products — requires industrial composting at sustained high temperature. In a home heap or a landfill it behaves much like conventional plastic. If the item will realistically go into household waste, a compostable claim is doing less than it appears to.
Minimum around 100 pieces, production 5–15 business days. Rush production is available on selected items.
Recycled Aluminium & Steel 
Biodegradable & Compostable #STRAW101
10 Pack Biodegradable Paper Straws in Paper Box (0.6 cm diameter)
from US$ 0.84
Biodegradable & Compostable #STRAW102
10 Pack Biodegradable Paper Straws in Paper Box (0.8 cm diameter)
from US$ 0.89
Biodegradable & Compostable #10PSTRAW
10.25" White Paper Straw
from US$ 0.17
Cork #CORK
100% Cork Barrel Pen
from US$ 0.65
Biodegradable & Compostable #XND3
12 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Double Wall Paper Coffee Cups
from US$ 0.33
Biodegradable & Compostable #MN13
12 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups (MN13)
from US$ 0.30
Biodegradable & Compostable #MNR2
12 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups (MNR2)
from US$ 0.22
Biodegradable & Compostable #MNT2
12 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups (MNT2)
from US$ 0.23
Biodegradable & Compostable #MNU2
12 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups (MNU2)
from US$ 0.22
FSC Certified #CPP-7191
12 Oz. Full Color Dusky Paper Cup
from US$ 1.00
FSC Certified #CPP-7196
12 Oz. Full Color Dusky Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.30
FSC Certified #CPP-6833
12 Oz. Full Color Paper Cup
from US$ 1.00
FSC Certified #CPP-6857
12 Oz. Full Color Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.30
FSC Certified #CPP-7307
12 Oz. Healthcare Full Color Paper Cup with Lid
from US$ 1.00
FSC Certified #CPP-7290
12 Oz. Holiday Full Color Paper Cup with Lid
from US$ 1.00
FSC Certified #CPP-7272
12 Oz. Teacher Full Color Paper Cup with Lid
from US$ 1.30
Bamboo #20-2074
14" Bamboo Spaghetti Server Lambootensil
from US$ 19.95
Bamboo #20-2078
14" Bamboo Spoon Lambootensil
from US$ 19.95
Biodegradable & Compostable #XND6
16 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Double Wall Paper Coffee Cups
from US$ 0.36
Biodegradable & Compostable #MN16
16 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups (MN16)
from US$ 0.32
Biodegradable & Compostable #MNT6
16 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups (MNT6)
from US$ 0.26
Biodegradable & Compostable #UBOXTM16
16 Oz. Biodegradable Tumbler- Gift Boxed w/8 Oz. Hot Chocolate Mix
from US$ 16.80
FSC Certified #CPP-6848
16 Oz. Full Color Bamboo Pattern Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-6911
16 Oz. Full Color Bamboo Pattern Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-5407-CAMO
16 Oz. Full Color Camo Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-6843
16 Oz. Full Color Cork Pattern Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-6907
16 Oz. Full Color Cork Pattern Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.34
FSC Certified #CPP-7205
16 Oz. Full Color Dusky Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-6910
16 Oz. Full Color Earth Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-6851
16 Oz. Full Color Floating Cube Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-6914
16 Oz. Full Color Floating Cube Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-6913
16 Oz. Full Color Groovy Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-7267
16 Oz. Full Color Holiday Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-6908
16 Oz. Full Color Patriotic Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-6916
16 Oz. Full Color Ridge Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-6846
16 Oz. Full Color Seaside Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-6912
16 Oz. Full Color Shaded Checkers Paper Cup w/Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-6917
16 Oz. Full Color Sporty Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-6901
16 Oz. Full Color Turbulent Waves Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-6918
16 Oz. Full Color Turbulent Waves Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-6852
16 Oz. Full Color Wave Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-6915
16 Oz. Full Color Wave Paper Cup With Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-7273
16 Oz. Healthcare Full Color Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
FSC Certified #CPP-7270
16 Oz. Healthcare Full Color Paper Cup with Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-7280
16 Oz. Holiday Full Color Paper Cup with Lid
from US$ 1.31
FSC Certified #CPP-7278
16 Oz. Teacher Full Color Paper Cup
from US$ 1.05
Biodegradable & Compostable #MNR6
16oz-Pint-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups
from US$ 0.23
Biodegradable & Compostable #MN17
17 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups
from US$ 0.31
Biodegradable & Compostable #MN2Q
20 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups
from US$ 0.27
Biodegradable & Compostable #XND2
21 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Double Wall Paper Coffee Cups
from US$ 0.39
Biodegradable & Compostable #MN21
21 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups
from US$ 0.34
Biodegradable & Compostable #MN22
22 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups
from US$ 0.34
Bamboo #S940
22 Oz. Meriden Aluminum Bottle w/Bamboo Lid & Cotton String Loop
from US$ 4.29
Cork #S917
22 Oz. Organic Sugar Cane Water Bottle
from US$ 3.99
Biodegradable & Compostable #MNT3
3 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups
from US$ 0.19
Bamboo #20-2006
3-Piece Flatware Set - Knife, Fork, Spoon
from US$ 19.95
Biodegradable & Compostable #MN32
32 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups (MN32)
from US$ 0.35
Biodegradable & Compostable #MN3Q
32 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups (MN3Q)
from US$ 0.29
Bamboo #2345
4-Piece Oval Slate Cheese Board Set
from US$ 19.99
Biodegradable & Compostable #MNT5
5 oz-Plastic-Free, Compostable, Recyclable Paper Cups
from US$ 0.20
FSC Certified #CPP-7209
5 Oz. Full Color Bamboo Pattern Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7249
5 Oz. Full Color Cork Pattern Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7222
5 Oz. Full Color Floating Cubes Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7215
5 Oz. Full Color Groovy Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7198
5 Oz. Full Color Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7202
5 Oz. Full Color Patriotic Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7218
5 Oz. Full Color Ridge Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7227
5 Oz. Full Color Sporty Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7224
5 Oz. Full Color Wave Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7240
5 Oz. Healthcare Full Color Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7285
5 Oz. Holiday Full Color Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
FSC Certified #CPP-7298
5 Oz. Teacher Full Color Paper Cup
from US$ 0.58
Bamboo #20-2069
5 Piece Bamboo Cooking Utensil Set
from US$ 12.50
Bamboo #2305
5-Piece Bamboo & Silicone Utensil Set
from US$ 16.95
Bamboo #H158
5-Piece Bamboo Kitchen Utensil Set
from US$ 6.29
Bamboo #2365
5-Piece Magnetic Bamboo Cheese Board Set
from US$ 20.99
Bamboo #2325
5-Piece Swivel Top Bamboo Cheese Board Set
from US$ 16.75
FSC Certified #2900-45
5.5'' x 8.5'' FSC® Recycled Seed Paper Bound Journal
from US$ 9.58
Biodegradable & Compostable #7PSTRAW
7.75" White Paper Straw
from US$ 0.10
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between biodegradable and compostable?
- Biodegradable means it will break down eventually, with no specified timeframe or conditions. Compostable is a certifiable standard: it breaks down within a set period into non-toxic material, under stated conditions. Ask which certification applies and whether it needs industrial composting.
- Does compostable plastic break down in a home compost?
- PLA generally does not — it needs sustained high temperature found in industrial facilities. Some materials are certified for home composting specifically; that is a separate and stricter certification, so check for it rather than assuming.