The Ecoist – Awesomeness Substantiated
Posted by Eco-Products on Jun 25th 2014
Last fall, the FTC began cracking down on unsubstantiated claims about biodegradable plastics. We think not being able to prove what you say about your products is pretty lame. That’s why we have third-party labs test our compostable items to make sure they meet the ASTM standards for compostability. They are certified to meet these standards by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) which uses scientifically based standards to determine if a product is compostable in a commercial facility.
How Testing Works
We test all our GreenStripe® products and put the BPI logo on them so it is easier for you and your commercial compost facility to identify compostable items.
Eco-Products items fall into two ASTM Categories:
| ASTM D6400 | ASTM D6868 |
| This specification applies to products made from plastics that are designed to be composted in commercial composting facilities. | This specification covers laminated paper, Plant Starch, and sugarcane (bagasse) items that are designed to be composted in commercial composting facilities. |
Products cannot contain the BPI logo unless they have been officially certified. So look for the words “BPI Certified” and you can be confident that your product will break down in a commercial facility.