Enables compostable products to be identified by a unique mark and channeled for recovery of their constituent materials in specially developed processes.
The Compostability Mark thus conveys product information to waste-disposal plant operators and product image to consumers.
Learn more: European Bioplastics website
Conformity with European Bioplastics's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party) following ISO 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratories, ISO / IEC Guide 65 Product Certification
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Last updated: 20 January 2012