mudsticks
Obviously an Aubergine
Yes the tangled web of compostable / biodegradable packaging.
It's all biodegradable eventually, although may create microplastic contamination.
And as you say some 'compostable' plastics need certain conditions.
I think this is case with coffee pods.
The good ol cafetiere, is your true friend here
Even plant based plastics have an impact, as the corn starch or whatever they are made of needed growing and processing.
In the organic veg packing world, this is an ongoing conversation.
Paper bags actually have a higher energy input than plastic, cloth bags even more so..
But they are seen as more 'wholesome'.
There's no clear way forward just yet, but lots of solutions in pipeline.
Such as food grade plastic made from thistles!!
But going back to your leaves, I think its a case of using whatever already exists to contain them. Some people make a dedicated covered heap just for leaf mould.. Takes longer than standard compost as it doesn't get so hot, but makes a good end product, after a couple of years.
Containment in old plastic sacks, another option.. If they are ugly ex shop- bought compost sacks, turn them inside out to make them less unsightly.
Full plastic coverage, so long as the leaves go in damp will compost more quickly than open to air mesh bags.. Ime
But ultimately your choice.. Buying new sacks (of any flavour) for composting leaves seems a little extravagant / unnecessary..
But in the aggregation of sins against ecology I think it comes pretty low down in terms of necessary atonement.
Of course you could get a mulching mower and chop em up and let the worms do their thing.. Or just leave the leaves where they drop. Or rake them up and mulch the borders with them.
Sure I'm repeating much of what has been said earlier.
Must dash, leeks Florence fennel n spinach, to harvest
Downside is that the painkillers have given me a sour stomach.
I have contacted Zooplus to see what they can do.
