Compostables in Action: What Happens After Use?

Composters are at the heart of the circular economy. This collection of research supports the industry's efforts to reduce contamination, improve organics recovery, and better understand how certified compostable products perform in composting systems.

Compostable Field Testing Program

As organics programs continue to evolve, the Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP) provides valuable real-world data on how certified compostable packaging performs across North America's composting systems. The program helps support informed decisions and a smoother transition toward a circular organics economy. See the key takeaways below.

“Compostable plastics successfully disintegrated in every composting technology process tested - from windrow to in-vessel to aerated static pile - whether the mesh bag method or the dose method was used.”

Regulations & Standards

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Navigating compostable packaging regulations.

Regulations around compostable packaging acceptance and labeling vary widely by region. EcoSafe advocates for science-backed policy and alignment between certification standards, composters, and municipalities.


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Resources

Learn More About Compostability

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EcoSafe compostable products are proven in all major commercial composting systems.

Learn more about EcoSafe bags achieving CMA-IAW certification and their performance in commercial composting systems.

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BPI Resource

Helping shape the future of compostable packaging and organics recovery.

Read more about the science, standards, and facts that matter for certified compostable products.

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Together, we can close the loop.