Responsible Products

Debris Free Oceans has done the research for you. Our Responsible Products page features reusable, recyclable, and backyard compostable alternatives available to businesses in the Miami-Dade County area. Making this switch is one critical step in redirecting your business towards a better balance with the global ecosystem and showcasing your company’s ethics to the community.

Reducing Waste Starts with Reuse
While all of these products are preferable to petroleum-based plastics and bioplastics, REUSE + REFILL should always come first. Whenever possible, Debris Free Oceans recommends prioritizing reusable systems, followed by recyclable or compostable alternatives paired with “available upon request” policies and thoughtful end-of-life planning.

If you’d like assistance implementing these practices, please reach out to us at hello@debrisfreeoceans.org.

A Note on Composting in Florida
Because Florida does not currently have the required facilities needed to break down bioplastics and other industrially compostable products, Debris Free Oceans has chosen products that have been demonstrated by their manufacturer to break down in a backyard or cold compost conditions. To the best of DFO’s knowledge, all disposable products on this list are either marine-degradable or backyard compostable and do not require industrial composting facilities. To learn more about bioplastics, recycling, and composting, read DFO’s blog.