Bio Compostable Plastic

To be deemed compostable, resins must be independently tested and certified as meeting these four performance standards:
- Very low content of heavy metals in the plastic – must meet standards set by each country
- The product must disintegrate into small fragments when placed into compost – 90% of the bag must be in fragments less than 2 mm in size within 3 months of being placed into compost
- The bag must biodegrade to CO2 and water within 180 days of being placed in compost
- The biodegradation of the bag must not have any harmful effects on the soil, plants or wildlife, with tests using plants and earthworms