After 6 months of compostable produce bags, I’m already sick of them—so let’s make an even more sustainable alternative. Don’t get me wrong, compostables are several times better than plastic, but they’re not perfect. Production still requires a lot of energy and resources, they don’t last long, and consumers are still responsible for properly disposing them. Further, not all compostables are made the same. Compostable utensils and food takeout containers often contain PFAS and microplastics, wh