Industrial composting: Industrial composting breaks down organic material at controlled high temperatures in a facility. A product certified for it may not break down in a home compost heap.
In more detail
Standards such as EN 13432 test for industrial compostability. In India, compostable plastic products also need certification from the Central Pollution Control Board.
Why it matters
A compostable claim only helps where your customers have access to a facility that accepts the item.
How it is measured or specified
Ask for the certificate, its holder, scope and expiry.
Questions
What is Industrial composting?
Industrial composting breaks down organic material at controlled high temperatures in a facility. A product certified for it may not break down in a home compost heap.
Why does Industrial composting matter to buyers?
A compostable claim only helps where your customers have access to a facility that accepts the item.
Why does Industrial composting matter?
A compostable claim only helps where your customers have access to a facility that accepts the item.
Explain Industrial composting in more detail.
Standards such as EN 13432 test for industrial compostability. In India, compostable plastic products also need certification from the Central Pollution Control Board.
How is Industrial composting measured or specified?
Ask for the certificate, its holder, scope and expiry.
What is Home composting?
Home composting is breaking down organic material in a garden or household compost bin, at lower and less controlled temperatures than a facility.
What is Lamination and coating?
Lamination bonds a film or foil to paper; coating applies a layer such as polyethylene. Both add barrier properties and change end-of-life options.
What does Bollant Industries make?
Recycled paper and board, industrial paper products such as cores and cones, corrugated and printed packaging, paper tableware, areca and sal leaf tableware, inks, adhesives and laminating films, and a small home and professional care range.