Waste
Fully Compostable Packaging
This product's packaging is capable of decomposing naturally in a home compost or in an industrial compost environment, in a way that is not harmful to the environment and produces compost. This does not guarantee that it will be composted – always check locally.
Sustainable Development Goals
Proof Point Level
Product BusinessCriteria
- The parts must be tested for compostability [industrially or at home]
- The resulting compost should meet the quality criteria outlined in EN 13432 / ASTM D6400 (related to the toxicity of the compost)
- After 6 months no more than 10% of the original dry weight should remain
- Compostable plastics do not qualify for this claim
Publication Requirements
- Specify if they are home or industrially compostable
Accepted Evidence
Evidence should strongly support the claim and will be made publicly available
- Test report, proving parts pass standard compostability tests
Accepted Verifiers
Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point
- Laboratory
- Testing company
Additional Resources
Other Proof Points in this category
| The packaging’s components… | can be separated and placed in a recycling bin | are made from materials that have been used before | can be placed in the compost bin to decompose (home or industrial) | can be refilled and used again (for the same purpose) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compostable Packaging Parts | No | No | Only some | No |
| Fully Compostable Packaging | No | No | Yes | No |
| Partly Recyclable Packaging | Only some | No | No | No |
| Widely Recyclable Packaging | Yes | No | No | No |
| Partly Recycled Packaging | No | Only some | No | No |
| Fully Recycled Packaging | No | Yes | No | No |
| Refill Solution | No | No | No | Yes (at least some) |
