Compostable tray heralds new era for chocolate boxes

"It is perhaps the ultimate guilt-free invention for die-hard chocoholics looking to destroy the evidence of their crime.

After the chocolates have been devoured, the empty tray – scourge of recyclers – can not only be put on the compost heap, but will also disappear completely if placed under a running tap.

Marks & Spencer is using the new packaging for the first time in its entire Swiss Chocolate Collection range. The new products go on sale in store from today, in anticipation of high demand from shoppers in the runup to Christmas.

The trays will be made of plantic, a material made from starch that is 100% compostable. When plantic becomes moist it breaks down completely, making it ideal for home composting."
via The Guardian /read more