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| Product Group |
ASTM/D6400/D6868 |
BPI |
| Hot Cups |
X |
X |
| Hot Cup Lids |
X |
X |
| Cold Cups |
X |
X |
| Cold Cup Lids |
X |
X |
| Straws |
X |
X |
| PLA Food
Containers |
X |
X |
| PLA Sushi Trays |
X |
X |
| PLA Cutlery |
X |
X |
| PLA Hot Cup Lids |
X |
X |
| Sugarcane Plates |
X |
X |
| Sugarcane Bowls |
X |
X |
| Sugarcane Food
Containers |
X |
X |
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Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)
BPI is the
absolute standard in U.S. composting. BPI and the US Composting Council
(USCC) use the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and
their specifications to certify products as compostable.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
In order for a
product to be BPI certified it must meet a rigorous set of ASTM
requirements. Eco-Products items fall into two categories as specified
by ASTM: ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868.
ASTM D6400
This
specification covers plastics and products made from plastics that are
designed to be composted in municipal and industrial aerobic composting
facilities.
ASTM 6868
This specification covers
biodegradable plastics and products (including packaging), where plastic
film or sheet is attached to substrates and the entire product or
package is designed to be composted in municipal and industrial aerobic
composting facilities. This specification also covers the degradability
of pulp-based products such as sugar cane/bagasse.
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