JANUS Coated Paper Compost Trials

Welcome to our live compost trial!

 

Hang tight! The live stream may take a moment to appear, depending on your connection speed.

 

Building on our previous successful lab tests with JANUS-coated paper, we are now evaluating the compostability of thicker cup stock paper under natural conditions. This trial allows us to observe and document how quickly these materials decompose over time in a real-world setting. We’re excited to share this journey with you through a live stream and time-lapse videos, bringing you along as we explore how these sustainable solutions perform.

 

**You can view previous time-lapse clips by selecting “Live Stream” and then choosing “Time-Lapse” to track the progress so far. Stay tuned and watch nature do its work!

Trial start date: December 12, 2024 –


 

Paper Cupstock #26 (28.5″ width) – Left

  • 290 GSM paper, 22 GSM JANUS coating on one side (facing down)
  • Non-coated side (facing up)
 

Paper Cupstock #15 (24″ Width) – Middle

  • 320 GSM paper, 22 GSM Janus coating on the brown side (facing down)
  • Non-coated side (facing up)
 

Paper Cupstock #5 (29″ Width) – Right

  • 360 GSM paper, 20 GSM Janus coating on both sides
 

 

Ground/Surface Compost Frame: 36” x 21 1/2”

Material: Untreated Pine 2” x 4” Wood (Outdoor Latex White Paint)

Lighting: Supplemental LED Light