The Ecoist – Certifiably Awesome
Posted by Eco-Products on Jan 23rd 2013
Our compostable items 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.